I feel like I should have written this a couple weeks ago but now know that I couldn't have. I was deep in isolation and trying to manage the overall fear and uncertainty brought about by COVID-19. Depression crept in. Loneliness became a frequent visitor. I am a natural introvert who craves my alone time. I need quite a bit of empty space and time, allowing me to recharge and fill my cup. Usually, life is so busy that my necessity for alone time is a priority. So now, when we are forced to isolate from each other, you’d think that I’d be overjoyed with all of this time away from other people. However, that is not at all what I’m experiencing. I realize that I desperately need to be around people. The interchange of energy between two or more people gives me life.