Relationships are hard to do at the best of times, but right now, as the COVID-19 is ripping through our communities, affecting the very fabric of our lives as we know them, it is even harder. We are all having to accept massive changes in the way we live day to day and keeping our relationships safe and healthy has never been more important, or more challenging. Families are finding themselves in lockdown. Social distancing means many are unable to go out to work or meet with friends and family; even our ability to join with others in worship has been removed. Weddings have been placed on hold and funerals can be attended only by a chosen few, who are then required to remain two-metres distance from each other, denying them the opportunity of receiving or giving any physical comfort which can be so important. Read more
It is important to understand the dynamics of keeping strong family ties. Thank you for raising this topic.