Maggie's Experience With Coronavirus - You Can Sit With Us Ep. 7 

Does anyone else find it so funny watching Keith speed walk through the frame without looking at the camera?

Listening to this made me want to just call in to explain how the virus works. I am a neuroscientist and study olfaction. The *reason* it takes 8+ weeks for smell to come back is because that's how long it takes for the new neurons to travel to your nasal epithelium (depending on your age and underlying conditions. Young, healthy individuals 6-8wks). Your nose is the only place that gets neurons for your whole life (because we breathe in all kinds of things that damage the neurons there: smoke, pollution, etc.) Also, losing your sense of smell is brain damage, it's the first part of the brain to go in other degenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's). So losing your sense of smell is very serious and we don't know the long term effects, neurologically. Satiety is not just based on how much you taste something, though it is true that your receptors do "fill up" because smell and taste relies on physical binding of the essential (smelly) compound to a receptor. Think parking spaces in a parking lot. Also there's always room for dessert because the brain solely relies on glucose for energy and dessert is usually sugary. Eating a bunch of sugar is just like a buffet for your brain. The reason covid "goes everywhere" isn't just because some bodies react differently, the virus itself BINDS to receptors in blood vessels. You see symptoms in lungs first because we breathe in droplets. You are breathing in the virus, it latches on to receptors in the blood vessels of your lungs, and it spreads via your blood system. Which, goes everywhere. It's seemingly more severe FASTER in people with underlying conditions because they do not have the immune system to fight back immediately. The virus is able to make more copies of itself, faster, because the immune system isn't able to fight. Diabetes is an immune disorder, because your pancreas islets are targeted and destroyed (in I and II) which then has severe metabolic consequences. I'm not a diabetes specialist, but I did write an R01 on the intersection of diabetes III and new neurons in nasal epithelium. Diabetics also have decreased sense of smell.

Some people really don't realize how selfish it is to ignore precautions right now

I'm sorry I love the Try Guys but You Can Sit With Us is the supreme podcast.

Seeing Becky so upset talking her parents really touched me. Like my mom was also in the hospital, the ICU actually, and I was stuck living in another country. Not being able to be with her was absolutely heartbreaking and scary. So I am with Becky, its so upsetting watching people go about their normal lives and not being safe. Like they dont seem to care that people are suffering and dying

"I just think they're idiots; I think it's the dumbest thing I've ever heard." - Becky, truly speaking for all of us.

The Red Cross says that persons who are pregnant cannot donate blood until at least six weeks after they give birth, so, sorry Ariel

Can we give a Try Guys episode dedicated to Maggie. Like, she teaching the guys basic first aid or something. ☺️

Aw Becky when your voice started breaking I teared up, and I'm not much of a crier *Hugs to you*

Becky made me cry because i lost my dad from covid and now my whole family has it. We slowly recovering but i felt her pain 💔

My favorite part of this podcast is that these ladies aren’t afraid to talk about anything even if some people are afraid to talk about it and they do it to educate everyone which is amazing 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Ariel is so Ned when she was slipping random facts, the only difference is Ariel does not get interrupted.

When Becky's voice started to shake I broke into tears... my mom got diagnosed with skin cancer about a month ago, and I can't travel to see her and it breaks my heart. Meanwhile people are throwing parties, and not wearing a mask telling everyone it's a conspiracy. :((

I’m a teacher who is being forced to go back to my school into a classroom with 30+ students if I don’t want to lose my job. Masks are optional for students. Watching this video is just making me sob. I’m so scared for myself and my family.

You can tell that Maggie works with kiddos. Her willingness to state full scientific terms and then code switch/ break them down to a basic concept is super ideal for working with kids. Never underestimate what a kid might know, but also be ready to explain (also works well with adults obviously)!

I love that Ariel and Rachel both have small children in the house and this is the first episode we’ve seen Wes pop in and Rachel’s girls have never come in but Keith and Zac can’t sit still in their rooms ever. Every episode they’re running back and forth. Hahah!

Becky: "'I just wanna shake people and scream at them." Mood

I'd love to see Mama Doctor Jones as a guest on this podcast. It would be so interesting to hear what questions the ladies would as a OB/GYN.

Rachel's dream with her bleaching everything in Maggie's apartment to keep her safe was so adorable!

I could tell that Becky was holding in something the whole time, and when she first spoke it was so powerful. So glad your family is well, Becky!

i haven’t watched it yet but i can’t imagine how horrible it must of felt for you, especially when you were in the same house as someone who was at risk :(

Someone give Becky a hug and Maggie a Nobel peace prize, and Rachel a Pulitzer for journalism and Ariel a shout out for just being amazing

I'm here in TX and I still have coworkers who say "well everyone's gonna die at some point, so just open everything up and let nature do its thing!" I have to keep my mouth FIRMLY shut or I'd go off on them. It blows my mind how apathetic people are. Like, they're so distanced from the situation that they feel normal enough to say it's fake or dumb or whatever... my cousin is immunocompromised with heart problems, and he had a covid scare. His wife was terrified, rightly so. We need more empathy and compassion, not only to get through this but in general too.

it's sad that there are still people who think this virus isn't real. i remember when all 8 of us here in our home got covid back in june, and had it for a month and half. my mom and dad are frontliners, and it sucks that frontliners aren't prioritized here in the Philippines. when the 8 of us were quarantining in our house, it sucked to see people in our area go out without masks, they were running around and laughing while my whole family and i are stuck inside, social distancing, wearing a mask. we disinfect every night, we do the laundry everyday, and it sucked even more because our grandparents were being paranoid, and i can't blame them because they were used to walk around the house but then they were suddenly stuffed in a room doing nothing... my mom told me she cried because she was the first one declared as positive and she felt like she brought it in our house. and idk, it just sucks. i hope this will all be over soon. i hope the philippines will prioritize healthcare for all of its citizens first, rather than focusing on other things. #JunkTerrorLaw

This whole podcast was a MOOD. I had COVID early, I got it from my mom (who I was quarantining with) who got it the last day her school did in person class (so like really early) and my mom luckily got tested. My doctor told me I couldn’t get tested but that I had it. I was out of commission for 2+ weeks. It was miserable, like I had never been that sick. Both of my mom’s living aunts got COVID and died. THEN A FEW WEEKS AGO MY COWORKER HAD THE EFFIN NERVE TO TELL ME IT WASNT REAL. Let’s just say I went off on him... I also second Becky’s statement about adopting a cat, my little Bella cat literally was my main form of entertainment when I had COVID. She makes quarantine so much better.

My boyfriend works at a casino and they called him back about 2 months ago. And the fact people think they need to go gambling instead of staying home is mind blowing to me. And they're all older. And then want to complain about wearing masks. Maybe just stay home if you don't want to wear a mask.🤷🏼‍♀️

My two immediate family members are COVID positive. For those who are living their life as if nothing is happening do not understand until it personally hits them. Please wear a mask.

I was wondering why Becky was so dang quiet for the start of this and then she broke down in tears :( Lots of love guys ❤❤

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Can we talk abt how Maggie said that while she lost her sense of taste and smell some her friends reactions where “at least you won’t eat bad food” like she was sick and that’s a response?? That don’t sit right with me...

When Becky was telling her story about her parents.. I felt that... hard. My grandma tested positive for covid back in April (thank God she's fine now) she was admitted for pneumonia and stayed in the hospital for a week. The swab result came after 3 freaking weeks. (This was in the Philippines btw) by that time my grandpa, mom, dad and uncle were exposed to her... my mom showed symptoms but was never tested. They were considered positive and was quarantined. My grandma tested positive 3 more times after that (this time she was asymptomatic)before she became negative and this was happening while my siblings and I were here stuck in dubai (we work here) and flights are getting cancelled left and right. Zoom meetings with them are everyday until now, but the fear or re infection is crazy still because we still don't know enough. I'm also a nurse and my sister is also a high risk so I take a shower the moment I get back from the hospital. Scrubs are left in the hospital. I disinfect everything I touched like some sort of OCD. I tested negative my self and dubai has less cases but I really just don't want to bring this thing home. We just want this to be over basically. Sorry for ranting.

I am a registered nurse who just deployed to a nursing home with COVID positive patients, and watching this made me realise just how amazing you women are. Thank you for being you!

Re: sleeping with a partner; I totally agree with Ariel. A king size bed is a relationship saver 😂

Maggie got at something important when she mentioned her friends mistakingly thinking losing your sense of taste would cure binge eating disorder. Binging isn't just about the food tasting good. A few bites is enough to get the taste, and, really you kind of tune out the taste after the first few bites...that's why you need more and more to get the same effect the longer you're a binge eater. It's classic tolerance. It's not about the food being 'too good', it's the seritonin hit you get in your brain from eating a lot of high carb food. Notice no one ever binges on broccoli? That isn't because 'broccoli is yucky', I actually like broccoli. Never binge on it though. Most people don't even binge on meat or fish (unless it's accompanied by a carb such as a breading or a pasta). Because it's low in carbs so it doesn't trigger that seritonin high, so you don't want more more more.

Ive watched everyone of these as they come. Meanwhile struggling to keep up with trypods.

Oof, when Becky talked about her parents. 😭My grandmother in S. Korea got diagnosed with Alzheimers in January. And we keep waiting and waiting for it to be safe enough for my mom to travel without having to do so much quarantining bc she’s self employed. It’s frustrated to see everyone partying and throwing a fit about this virus because not only are people getting sick and dying, families are being separated for so so long. There’s too much to lose and everyone’s being so selfish and it’s so very disheartening.

maggies such a wonderful person, we don’t deserve her 🥺🥺

"everyone's dealing with covid better than america." may i present to you: indonesia. with cheap flights and hotel deals, rapid tests (a.k.a those test kits from early covid days who were deemed unreliable) being used as VALID proof of someone being positive or not, and where quarantine was never done properly. as someone who comes from a very health-aware family (my parents are dentists), it's just frustrating to see and hear stories of how people are not taking it seriously or thinking "oh we just have to deal with it." my mom had breast cancer and is still under treatment, i live with my grandparents who are well over their seventies and have chronic health issues. sure, i'm young and have no health problems, but i have a whole family to protect. to anyone that sees this, i wish your families stay safe and please don't go outside if you don't have to, wear a mask even if you do, wash your hands and sanitize properly. covid is not political propaganda, it is a real virus that may not affect you personally, but that may not be the case for the people you love and care about.

My gran says she’s “not a believer” meaning she believes it exists but thinks it’s the same as a normal flu. She still wears a mask on public transport (though not so much in shops unfortunately) and washes her hands etc because she knows I worry about her (I live with her) but it’s so frustrating being unable to explain to her how serious it is and that she is at risk. She’s not exactly going to big parties or doing anything reckless but anytime I try to remind her to be careful she gets really cross and one of us gets upset. It is different here in the UK but still

The guilt thing is real. My job has been hit with multiple cases in waves. During the first wave my lab partner and I were exposed to multiple people that were positive for 12+ hours during one shift. My work delayed calling us to tell us for 4 days ( which resulted in me having a less than professional "discussion" with H.R and my department lead). It was actually one of the positive co-workers who called me first,absolutely distraught because he felt like he basically killed me. After other calls from the county health and sheriff's departments my guilt set in. I have a high risk person at home. The thought that I may have brought death to our home made me want to cry. Until I got that negative result back I couldn't sleep,it felt like I had a huge weight on my chest. I developed an ulcer from stress, the whole ordeal wasn't pleasant to say the least.

Becky, you got me. 😢 Please be safe people! A friend who is 28 with no preexisting conditions had a stroke because of Covid-19. She had to learn to walk again, reading an article would be so mentally exhausting she had to go to sleep, she couldn't carry on conversations and she's still recovering 4 months later. Please, please be safe everyone!! 💕

Can Maggie talk about dealing with the anxiety of not knowing how covid could have lasting impacts on her? I haven’t had it, but several of my friends have and some of them are so anxious thinking about the studies that have been done on covid patients and seeing that they have heart/brain/lung/kidney damage.

Becky I really feel for you. My uncle died really early on in COVID, around the start of April. And everyone was saying the pandemic wasn’t real or that they’ll be unaffected. I had to take myself off social media because I was getting so frustrated. I wish more people would take it seriously, ESPECIALLY in America right now.

My mom is Immuno suppressed, and nothing is more frustrating than seeing all of these people go out in large groups. It’s selfish, and unless you have someone close to you that you care about that is a high risk case you don’t care. And it sucks. All of these other countries are moving on and lifting barriers and we’re here getting worse by the hour.

Becky!! I’m so sorry, people can be so insensitive and apathetic. They don’t realize this is affecting actual human beings until it happens to them.

I'm in France and we're not on lockdown anymore, but cases are starting to rise up again. I have been camping with my grandparents for the past 2 months, and it was actually fine and pretty safe until some of my family joined us. They only took the minimal precautions and decided that the whole situation has "lasted long enough" and that they deserved a "relaxing vacation". That included going almost every day to crowded touristic or shopping places, inviting more people to visit us and hugging/kissing people to say hello. This also meant they didn't observe strict precautions prior visiting us. Of course I stood up to say it was irresponsible behavior, especially when visiting 3 at risk people. But suddenly I was the "crazy hysterical bitch" ruining everyone's vacation by over reacting. I did not let go of it and after a huge argument we parted ways, each household staying at it's own spot and not doing meals or activities all together. I know I was right to require my family to respect the safety precautions we've set for the past 2 months at the expense of their own little personal comfort (like, yeah it's annoying to plan the meals of the entire week to send only one person on a big shopping spree once instead of strolling the farmer's market every day all together, but cutting drastically the risks of my grand parents potentially dying is way more worthy than this little pleasure), but it's been difficult to deal with the guilt of making my grand parents sad because yeah, I killed the "fun carefree" mood of the family reunion. So it's comforting to see people like you actually caring, and willing to put the effort in for the sake of the health of other people, and I wish more people in my family were as responsible because my mind would be much more at ease if I knew I could trust them on that.

"would YOU like to take a walk in the ICU with me" 😭😭😭 no choice but to stan Maggie even more 💓

When I thought I couldn't love Ariel any more, she talks about embracing your own smells and taking a bath/washing her hair every 4 or so days. YAS QUEEN!!!

I see Maggie, I click!!! Oh my gosh I was wondering how she was working it out with Zach and being a nurse. I knew she was cool but I had no idea she was such a badass!!!! Taking care of sick kids, donating plasma, keeping Zach safe. Omg we love you so much Maggie!!

I felt so bad when becky started crying, I teared up myself. She is always smiling and laughing and it broke my heart when her voice cracked. People who don't take the virus seriously definitely need a wake up call.

It’s not even just getting Covid that’s scary. My dad had a problem with his heart medication where he had to be intubated in the hospital and almost died and we couldn’t see him or talk to him because of the hospital being closed to visitors. We need to take it seriously so that nobody has to feel that fear or not being there during something so scary.

Keith👏 is 👏 in👏 every👏 episode👏 And I live for it

Seeing Becky getting emotional about her parents and her mom being hospitalized from Covid breaks my heart. People need to take this seriously and be responsible!

I'm an RN in Toronto, Canada and the frustration that you guys are feeling is what I always feel too. I know people who were constantly breaking social distancing rules or saying it "wasn't real" or "wasn't a big deal" and then turning around and saying "wow you're a hero in this pandemic". It's very much like stabbing someone in the back. I'm lucky enough to not have cared for anyone with confirmed COVID, however it is a scary world to not be able to work from home and still go in, especially when the PPE shortage was happening. Thank you all for talking so candidly about the realism around this really horrible situation. I'm so glad that you are ok, Maggie, and that your parents have recovered, Becky! Sending love from Canada!

Give him a bag of treats and say it is from the baby it is the only reason I didn't hate my brother and now my whole family uses it and it realy works

Maggie have a beautiful soothing voice, it's so calming and you can really see how kind she is just from her voice. I'm so glad Maggie got through Covid-19. Please everyone, just wear your mask. It is uncomfortable, but you will get use to it.

I love how Keith is always walking around in the background 😂

I love that Ariel finds taking a shower ‘a fuss’, but is motivated to feed worms every day 🐛💕

This is amazing. The fact that they have an open conversation regarding a very sensitive story.

I just wanted to say that my heart goes out to everyone who is hurting from not being able to see their loved ones or have lost loved ones from this virus. Hearing Becky get so emotional about not being able to see her parents broke my heart. I feel your pain. Im very close to my grandparents, this is the longest I have ever gone without seeing them. I normally see them about every 2 weeks.

Question for Ariel: when you have the baby, I imagine you’ll take a few podcasts off to recover and bond with the baby. Will there be guests that join in your place while you’re off? Can we provide suggestions?

Rachel is the backbone of this pod. She is so well spoken and down to earth. I just love her and I’m so glad she is here 💗

Maggie is such a ray of sunshine. Also I just want to give Becky the biggest hug when she starts to talk about her family. I lived far away from my family for a long time so I know how hard it is just to have a phone call and not an actual person there. Thanks for sharing ladies!

Hearing Becky cry about how she just wants to visit her parents breaks my heart. I live in Florida and my family is from PA. My brother’s wedding was this weekend back home and I was supposed to be a bridesmaid, yet I couldn’t go home for the chance that I unknowingly had covid and brought it back to my family. My husband, who’s in the military, has no idea when he’ll be able to go back home and visit our families. It’s incredibly frustrating and sad. We just want to see our families again.

I've never seen someone say it but Maggie seems like she is one of the best nurse, her voice and whole presence is so comforting and kind, she'll do great in her field ❤ Edit: So Rachel said it but I'll still keep it here ☺

It's heartbreaking to see Becky get emotional about her parents, but it's a great example of how words can hurt, especially now with what some people are saying about COVID. I'm glad they're doing better. Likke Rachel said, we all have to be on board in order for this pandemic to end

Just got to the part where Becky mentions her parents, and I’m in tears with you. You’re soooo spot on!! It is a slap in the face to people who not only are taking precautions to keep others safe, but for those of us who know someone who was touched by this virus. We rescheduled our wedding (early on because we have high risk loved ones) and the fact that I haven’t been able to see my parents or grandparents and it fucking kills me. As a daughter of a doctor, thank you for everything you do Maggie!! You work a thankless job and during these times, it is such bullshit to see people not follow or believe their recommendations to kick this thing. I love this podcast, and I love the conversations that are being had. Signed, a bored, pissed off woman who is sitting in her home on month 6 of social distancing.

I cried watching this. I just wanted to give Becky a hug or since that isn't social distancing, a second kitten, in a box, two metres away. It's weird because here in NZ we were so incredibly lucky with tough restrictions early on and we stuck to them and it was everyone but in the states where it's all different state governments and rules and the country as a whole is run by someone who just does not understand the severity of this pandemic, it is heartbreakingly devastating. You're all welcome to move to NZ as soon as borders are open, and then once Aussie is open you can go there too. We'd love to have you

I had a feeling Maggie had Covid when she said she couldn’t taste or smell in the mystery box video.

Listening to Becky talk about her parents made me tear up 😢 she has so much love for them

When Becky started crying my heart exploded❤️ My heart goes out to each and everyone of you and thank you for being so sweet and kind during this crazy time❤️❤️

The fact that the pandemic has become more of a political issue than a true healthcare crisis just hurts the credibility of all the healthcare workers and affected people who are in fact the most knowledgeable and credible voices of this pandemic.

When Becky's voice cracked I just teared up. If there is a slight chance she sees this I just want to say that we love you. This whole community loves you, and we wish the best of luck for you and your family. We, at least me, don't see you or any of the other try wives as just the try wives. You are all so much more than that. And even though I don't know personally, I care about you, and I'm sure a lot of other people do. That's all I had to say, we're here for you and we love you, well, at least I do. Thanks for keeping us sane during quarintine

I've been so frustrated having people getting ANGRY with me for wearing a mask and being careful. Living with my dad who just had a heart attack and is in his 60s it would be absolutely ridiculous for me to do anything otherwise but people are acting like idiots. Also I find it pretty insulting people just assume my health is so perfect and wonderful? I'm glad they look at me and assume I am healthy but I am not. I have been dealing with a lot of issues since even high school. You can't know someone's health just by looking at them. I have a brain tumor and have had it since my senior year. Not all illness is visible to the outside

I got Covid back in June. My 10th anniversary, that's what i got 🤣 Right off the bat I'll tell ya, it's NOT FUN. It's the sickest I've ever been & i don't get sick too often or too severely anymore. I never did get a fever which is interesting, but i got smacked in the face with every other symptom. Too weak to move, nauseous, i got chills & they were multiplyin. Delirious at times, couldn't think of what i was doing, couldn't breathe, and the body aches ???? Horrible. Other symptoms too. ugh it was so bad! But!! I know many people who have had it & their symptoms were so mild like a small cold or some that were asymptomatic. It's real & it's out there. Y'all be so careful out there. I'm sort of glad i got it though, cause it's like a bandaid. Rip it off & get it over with! My husband was positive as well, but my 2 kids didn't get it thank God. The guilt is totally real. It is such a horrible feeling that even though it wasn't our CHOICE to get sick, it was still US. Trying to care for your kids their whole lives, then turn around & you have an 8yo & an 11yo caring for you is a humbling thing & I'm super lucky to have such good kids willing to do that, but i still felt so guilty that I should push through what i was dealing with.

I feel Becky’s pain. Because my grandfather had a stroke and he’s in a home...whereas my grandmother is at their house alone. She’s super sad and super alone. They live in South Carolina whereas my family is in New York. They have been dating since they were in middle school and this is the longest they have been apart. She can’t visit him because of the Covid-19 situation. It’s super hard and super sad thinking about them separated and that there’s nothing they can do or I can do to help them.... I feel helpless

Maggie is an angel that we dont deserve in this horrible world Omg And its so fun watching keith fast walkin

i have ankylosing spondylitis (as well as zach) & when i was diagnosed and started being treated, my rheumatologist told me that because of my meds, i can’t even get a cold without being treated for it because my immune system will be so low that my body could literally kill me from a simple cold. the pandemic is really scary & can be deadly for everybody, but for people who are immunosuppressed, it’s literally a nightmare. it’s crazy that he didn’t get the coronavirus after maggie had it, but wow it’s literally a miracle that zach didn’t contract it and that maggie thankfully recovered from it. i love you all! keep being safe & thank you to maggie for putting her life on the line to help others. even without a pandemic, our healthcare workers don’t get enough respect or love and it breaks my heart.

This is such an amazing episode to see different points of view of people that have had covid

My grandmother is COVID positive. She is immunocompromised and the one statistic that scared the shit out of us, that about 99% of people who have COVID don’t show symptoms is keeping her alive. I feel you Becky.

omg is this the first sponsored YCSWU podcast! way to go gurlss! rooting for you all.

As a recently graduated pediatric nurse I truly appreciate, love, and identify with Maggie even more than I already did

Rachel: “But everywhere is dealing with COVID better then America” Me, in the Philippines: Uhhhhhhhh

Omg when Becky started crying that was it!! I was gone😭💓 I work on the front line in Australia for COVID testing so this hits home.

I immediately googled "can you donate blood..." and "while pregnant" is actually the first suggestion. No is the answer by the way. As Maggie said (I think it was her), you need it to support the fetus.

listening to maggie explaining things makes me realise how smart she actually is !

I love the podcast (: and listening to actual stories of people recovering from COVID just warms my heart up. BTW: just googled it: no, you can't donate blood while pregnant! You should wait at least 6 weeks after giving birth to even consider it O.o

Becky started crying, so I started crying. The message in this video is so important.

i tried making the try wives a theme song: The try wivessss x3 They are America's moms Making wine? Theyll try it! Taking over the company? Theyll try it! Spilling the tea? THEYLL DO IT!

This is the only all women “talk show” that I actually enjoy listening to.

That sucks that Maggie got covid she is literally the sweetest thankfully she is still here 🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️😊😊

Maggie's story was SO heartfelt. I literally carry this same uncertainty and guilt every time I go out for groceries.

When Ariel said the thing about room for dessert I also said “HMM!” at the same exact time as everyone else😂 love little facts like that!

I am a part of the research, I had covid beginning of July. I was surprised when they told me that I had a high count of antibodies. But I am glad I am able to help others ❤️

The one dislike is Zach on the Trypod trying to start internet beef 😂

This was an episode I needed. My mom’s an icu nurse and I’ve really had to limit my local social media consumption because of the rumors and misinformation that was getting spread there. Particularly the conspiracy theories claiming that they weren’t getting cases locally when I knew that was very much inaccurate. To explain these things are inaccurate and then have people continue to push that misinformation and have people believe it because it’s what they want to believe is so frustrating. It’s terrible but one of the ongoing sentiments I see is that this will all be over after the November election and I just don’t understand how easily these people can dismiss our icu numbers and the stories we are hearing from frontline nurses and doctors. So thank you for having a frank discussion on the topic and for role modeling from/with your platform.

No. You cannot donate but you seem like a very kind person for wanting to do that

I love Becky’s tidbit about the cats and shelters. I adopted two rescue dogs in the last three months. The first one was a 6 year old beagle terrier mix who was very timid and fearful at first and our second was a 3 month old coonhound basset hound mix that is the craziest ball of energy ever!! The 6 year old grew very attached to me since I spent the most time with her and trained her and walked her the most, and this year I will be starting college and will move away. Every time I would leave the house to go to work she would cry and have bad separation anxiety, but ever since we got the puppy she has cried much less when I leave, I love that the puppy can distract her and be a good play mate. 🐕💕🐶 Note on cats in shelters: I live in Chicago and the rescue I got my dogs from seems to have an abundance of cats and kittens simply because I think there are a lot more dog people in Illinois. So I hope some people listened to Becky and were encouraged to adopt! ❤️

you can tell how much this is taking a toll on becky by how quiet she was in the beginning she looks so sad

I’m so incredibly thankful for the Maggie’s in the world. Every single healthcare worker risked and continue to their lives and their loved ones to aid those who are sick. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for being the hero’s and angels.