I am writing this in the middle of the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic and I am reminded almost daily that crisis brings out both the best and the worst in society. Panic and fear can cause people to do things that are out of character, extreme, even dangerous or harmful.

In my work counselling individuals, couples and families I often hear people say things like “I know it’s silly, but I feel...,” or “I don’t know why I feel so... this week” and then proceed to tell me about the events of their week that really would warrant the feelings they are describing.

I’ve recently been watching the show Call the Midwife, based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, and truly loved the introductory quote about the body at the beginning of Season 5, Episode 1.