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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Before COVID, I loved giving my time to volunteer organizations, even though it made my life stressful. It was a source of pride and made me happy. Since COVID, I have felt empty. I never volunteered so that I would get something in return. But my motivation was based on a world view of interconnectedness and a moral purpose in using my privilege (especially flexible work hours) to serve others. Now, I can't get myself to feel that same "we are all in it together spirit." Personally, due to my family's experience, I'm depleted so volunteering feels more like an unwelcome demand and not something I look forward to.[/quote] This, so much this. I am doing the same things as before, or even less in some cases, but the sense of community that made volunteering rewarding and enjoyable, even when it was stressful, is gone.[/quote]
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