Writings & Resources
Say His Name; an encounter after the Minneapolis riots
SAY HIS NAME: Muhammed.
My companion physician Nina and I were walking down Lake street through areas of broken glass and smoke, areas of protestors and clean up volunteers... so much emotion everywhere. We offered help wherever we could.
How will our relationship survive this quarantine?
The old joke goes, “I married him for better or worse, but not for breakfast, lunch and dinner.” Perhaps you’ve noticed stress on your relationship or marriage as the prolonged quarantine goes on - you aren’t alone.
Under this extended period of isolation, support agencies and attorneys are reporting a surge in calls about both divorces and domestic violence. Many couples are struggling to manage the stress of this quarantine…. this time is taking a toll on even the healthiest of relationships, even more on those that are already stressed or shaky.
So how can you protect your relationship, and your sanity, while in “lockdown” with a partner?