Cristin McCarthy Vahey

We salute all of the teachers who are now teaching from home, some of whom are doing so while helping their own children learn. Thank you for helping our students to remain resilient, hopeful and engaged during these difficult days. We appreciate you more than these words can convey.

I hope you all were able to enjoy some sunshine and rays of hope this weekend, while continuing to engage in safe practices – social distancing, hand and face hygiene and mask wearing.

Today is Friday and somehow, even with the changes in our natural rhythms, it is still A time to step back from the daily stressors and regroup.

Many of our self-employed or gig workers have been anxiously awaiting the April 30^th start to the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.

As we hear more and more about states around the country beginning to open their economy, and the Re-Open CT committee works hard to help guide our efforts, there are many questions about how all of this is going to work.

Below, I have shared resources that can help to deal with the loneliness, the stress and the grief.

You may not know that today is World Book Day. So much of our time and attention is focused on COVID-19 these days, that it’s rare we focus on news like this. I hope you will join me in enjoying a book on your own or with your family this evening.

Throughout this week, I am hoping you will take the opportunity to connect with me in one of a few forums.