(FR) Claire (25) calls for solidarity for those on the frontline

Published: April 17, 2020, 8 a.m.

Hello, my name is Claire, I'm French, I live in Grenoble and I'm 25 years old. Since the shut down started in France, three weeks ago now, my life has been quite turned upside down. I love to go out and see my friends, which is complicated at the moment. I was offered to come and live with friends, but I decided to go back to my parents' with my brother. I wanted to be close to my family because I think that at the moment, I prefer to be with them and take care of them. The impact on my daily life is rather moral. Physically it's fine, but mentally it's complicated because I'm someone who likes to go out and take my mind off things. Staying indoors is not easy, especially with such a nice weather, spring has arrived and you have to stay home. Luckily for me, there is a balcony. I can enjoy the sun. We try to be positive, to think of all those who are on the front line of the situation. We try to stay in solidarity. And above all, I try to keep myself busy in a different way. I try to spend more time with my family, to cook together or watch movies with them. Besides that, I do a lot of creative work, and I read a lot. It's a complicated situation but I think you can live differently and focus on yourself and your family. Courage to everyone!