One month after revealing the harrowing story of a drugging, abduction and rape that caused her to go into hiding for nearly a decade, Duffy has encouraged fans to share their own experiences and their COVID-19 stories.
Alongside a graphic that simply contains the word “Talk” in quotes, the singer wrote, “This evening, I can’t sleep … I have the comfort of my bed and the health of all my family, to take shelter in, but many do not.”
After recognizing health workers who “face fatigue” and people standing in lines at empty food banks, Duffy asks, “How are you?” “Tonight, some of us grieve the easing of enforced lockdown – and some of us appreciate it,” she continues. “The sense of security found in a common goal, a shared goal, is changing and could now stand to divide, which it must not, above all, in adapting to a new uncertainty. And so, I want to create a post where you can talk openly about how you are doing. I invite you to write here, if you would like that.”
She concludes, “I look forward to reading how you are, about your life, and current experiences. For you to share your stories visibly with others too, here.”
Some of the responses included:
“This is beautiful Duffy, we are here with you. These are indeed some interesting times we live in but I guess everything relies on perspective and how you adjust your lens in order to get a better look at the bigger picture. I feel like times like these is where we all really come together and hold each other to just get over that line. We need to always have that light of hope and have faith that things do eventually get better, until then we must hold tight and push until we see the sunshine again.”
“thank you sincerely for your personal sharing and outreach. This trauma nurse is concerned, but remains optimistic. Personally recovering from lung surgery, let’s hope the worst is behind us.”
“I am afraid. Here in Brazil things are moving towards dark times. The president disdains the pandemic and threatens the nation with a possible return to dictatorship. We are afraid.”
“Emotions have been a rollercoaster lately. I’ve been using comedy as therapy. I’m grateful that I have not been directly effected by this, but feel for everyone it has effected. ❤️Thank you for this! Love you Duffy!”
“I think I’m losing my mind in this pandemic. But my mental health had seen worse times I guess? Sending much love to everyone who’s struggling right now! “
“I’m a care worker. The husband is a essential worker. We have a 3year old. Life is normal as far as work is concerned. But I haven’t seen my parents since 18th march. I’m home schooling/nursery work. Full time mom duties/ house wife duties and full time work. Its hard and overwhelming. I’m physically and emotionally exhausted in all honesty.”
