My Inhaler - 2020
“As a severe asthmatic who is extremely high-risk — COVID-19 hit me right where it hurts; right at the start of my annual, allergy-induced, “asthma season”. I sold countless cases of ammo and firearms at my job during the early days of the outbreak, right here in Tri-Cities. Hearing stories from nurses, government employees, and locals of all kinds. Then would have to disconnect from work to grab my inhaler for a quick 30 second break, just to breathe. Whether it was inhibited by anxiety or asthma - it’s hard to tell. Now being in quarantine, I took my inhaler as an under-appreciated superhero. I would feel so annoyed by the medications and treatments I’d have to take. Now, with the outbreak at its peak... I am so grateful I am safe, healthy, and fully “equipped” with what necessities I need. So, I had a cathartic moment and painted on my inhaler with paint markers to erase that previous frustration over having respiratory issues.” #asthma #asthmaawareness
“As a severe asthmatic who is extremely high-risk — COVID-19 hit me right where it hurts; right at the start of my annual, allergy-induced, “asthma season”. I sold countless cases of ammo and firearms at my job during the early days of the outbreak, right here in Tri-Cities. Hearing stories from nurses, government employees, and locals of all kinds. Then would have to disconnect from work to grab my inhaler for a quick 30 second break, just to breathe. Whether it was inhibited by anxiety or asthma - it’s hard to tell. Now being in quarantine, I took my inhaler as an under-appreciated superhero. I would feel so annoyed by the medications and treatments I’d have to take. Now, with the outbreak at its peak... I am so grateful I am safe, healthy, and fully “equipped” with what necessities I need. So, I had a cathartic moment and painted on my inhaler with paint markers to erase that previous frustration over having respiratory issues.” #asthma #asthmaawareness
