Tonight, I went to the grocery store. I know, not the most original line for a piece, but it’s relevant, I swear. My husband and I needed some things, it was time for our weekly shop. Unfortunately, that errand fell today during the official declaration of Coronavirus (COVID-19)’s pandemic status and ultimately, the state of emergency in Massachusetts.

Now I knew it was not going to be fun, but what I experienced really got me thinking about my privilege. I am admittedly, privileged. I’m white. I’m heterosexual. I live in a relatively crime-free area. I’ve paid off all of my student loans and so has my husband. Hate me yet?