In this week’s episode, I sit down with Marlon and Rhea. They provide insight on what life has been like for some of those working closely with COVID-19 her as a doctor and him as a teacher- both having to adapt in ways they never would have imagined. We touch on what support has and continues to look like for them but also some of the hard realities that come with the job. It’s heartbreaking but it’s also beautiful knowing they’ve found balance and love in an unconventional life.
The pair really do make an "Intensive Care Unit" and they also see each other - the dreams, the work, the intention and the purpose they are both trying to impart on those they come into contact with. They're both on the frontline and their story is one of so many.
The opinions and experiences discussed in this episode are that of the individuals and they do not speak on behalf of others in their field.
Mentioned in the episode:
Dr. Corey Forde is Head of Infection Control and Infectious Disease and is the Manager of Isolation Facilities in Barbados.
QEH is an abbreviation for Barbados' Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the only free public hospital on island.
Combermere is a free, public co-ed secondary school for students aged 11-18 years old.