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Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Dawne and I am pursuing an advanced degree in social work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. As part of the final course needed to complete my degree, I am creating a blog on navigating health during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am a huge proponent for prioritizing self-care, whether it be mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual and any other facet important to the individual. Despite all I have learned about the subject, I have found myself struggling to maintain and adapt my personal self-care routines during this difficult time. I have an added layer of challenges due to recently moving my household from the Midwest to sunny (and sweaty) Florida.

I will be sharing my experiences establishing care in new medical, mental health, and education systems, searching for appropriate self-care practices for my family and myself, and create a new "normal" for my family. I hope my blog helps others who may be experiencing similar circumstances. Thank you for reading and, please, visit again soon!

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