Author Terry McMillan said that the pandemic has taught women that "we have all had to learn how to make the most out of the time we do have."
"It has been a hard year for all of us. But as women, who may or may not have children, who may or may not have careers, we have all had to learn how to make the most out of the time we do have. I have not tried to pretend that I wasn’t feeling blue when I was feeling blue — and sometimes navy blue. Instead I gave myself permission to accept that what has been happening to me, us, is not our doing."
She said during the pandemic she has forced herself to get outside and walk. "I have read books I’ve been meaning to read. And I have watched stupid things on TV to make me laugh."
"But more than anything, I made myself believe that I will come out on the other side of this stronger for trusting that there is always something positive waiting for us."