Before the pandemic caused them to pause their volunteer program, I was a Patient Advocate at Planned Parenthood. This means I supported women having abortions...I held their hands, gave hugs, wiped away tears (anesthesia can make patients cry, sad or not), made them laugh and gave them whatever help they needed. It was profoundly satisfying, knowing that she had her ''new best friend'' to make sure she was as comfortable and cared for as I could possibly accomplish.
I miss it very much....but, this will be over and we'll all be back. (My new mantra!)