Looking Back: My Pandemic Story

The author reflects on the challenges of navigating a global pandemic with their family, including stockpiling essentials, adjusting to lockdowns, and managing virtual learning. The experience was particularly difficult for their children, missing out on traditional school events and struggling with stress and anxiety. As the year progressed, the family adapted to new routines, including working from home and balancing schedules. Despite the challenges, they found ways to cope and even grew more resilient as a family unit, learning to appreciate the quiet and chaos that came with it. The author credits this experience with helping them develop new skills and priorities, particularly in their role as a developer advocate for Nexmo.