It is a warm evening. It is the weird transition time between spring and summer. You look out your window and think to yourself that this feels like the perfect night to sit outside and watch the sunset from your garden by yourself.

Your better judgement tells you that you should continue to isolate from your family. Even if you are starting to feel lonely, the thought of contracting the virus from a dinner out with your family just sparks your anxiety. They don't seem to care as much about safety precautions as you do. You are starting to feel crazy as they continue to go out more for dinner and see friends, while you are still staying in your room. You are experiencing heightened anxiety and you feel like you have no one to turn to who would actually understand.

You come to the realization that your family is gaslighting you.

You...