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I am the owner of McCartney Bookkeeping, www.mccartneybookkeeping.com, and I have had all of my clients cancel contracts with me due to this shutdown. They have all had to temporarily shut down their own businesses and thus, could not afford to continue paying their bills. Because of this, all the time and money I spent … Read more

I am in the process of starting my own personal training business. The forced closing of in person operations for fitness centers and boot camps in NH is jeopardizing my ability to get my business off the ground. I need to interact with people in person to market, sell and provide personal training services. I … Read more

It’s a simple story. I have a hernia. In February I saw a surgeon, and scheduled an appointment to have it fixed. That was supposed to happen in three or four weeks time. But, Chinese Virus Time intervened.. I wait for something to break, either my abdomen, or the rules keeping me from having an … Read more

I am an HSP (highly sensitive person) with a general anxiety disorder. I’ve lived in New Hampshire for 15 years. I have grown to count on simple activities to help me learn to appreciate the positive things about our area: a stroll along the beach, a visit to our favorite local brewery taproom, a swim … Read more

I’m a mom of 3 boys ages 8 and under. I’ve worked in the restaurant business for the last 18 years. (Additionally, during that time I was a radio personality in the Boston market for 8 years). … Not only has this [lockdown] affected our family financially but what toll is this going to have … Read more

I am one of the “lucky” people who has to be hospitalized for pregnancy during Covid long-term. While I have been here, I am missing my very young children terribly, who are not allowed to visit. I had been told I could go outside of the hospital for fresh air, but that I couldn’t have … Read more

This is the 3rd time I have opened my business. The first was lost due to domestic violence, and I would say the second was taken due to the residual effect of the same situation. This time I opened this business completely on my own. I am not a quitter. I have no intention of … Read more

I was employed as a housekeeper at Lovett’s Inn and Restaurant until March 9. The guests that weekend cancelled and then the inn was shut down and the restaurant could not serve food. Eventually they did take out, but not that much. Because of this shutdown, my coworkers and I have no job. This is … Read more

My one-year old daughter has been diagnosed with autism. Because of the stay at home order, her therapists have all closed their offices. They have deemed that due to my daughter’s short attention span (she’s a one-year old with autism) that she is not a candidate for tele-health. Because of this, my daughter is not … Read more