Ive been on edge and nervous for weeks.

Four percent of theAmerican adult populationnets out to roughly 9 million people.

Thats a whole lot of people who are uniquely vulnerable to infectious, contagious diseases like this novel coronavirus.

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Yet the way that were currently talking about this population feels like more of an afterthought.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

But Im doing it for my own survival.

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People like me have been advocating for themselves and their health for years.

We all need to take responsibility at this moment.

What can you do?

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For one, kindly respect the health of people like me and practice social isolation as much as possible.

It might seem basic, but these actions go a long way towards keeping our entire global community safe.

I urge everyone to remember that we are all connected.

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Every step you take, every interaction you have, truly can impact someone else.

Thats always been the case, but I dont think weve ever seen that fully until now.

As told to Jessie Van Amburg.

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Shes also the creator of the online magazineBella Lifeand the former host of the TV talk showNaturally Beautiful.

Behind the reality ofparenting when you have a chronic illness.

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