We asked you to send us reflections on how your life has changed in the year since Bay Area leaders first issued a shelter-in-place order —the emotional beginning of the pandemic year for many of us. Amidst the hard stuff, you're finding bright spots and hope moving forward.

Additional Reading:

• The Year of COVID: Your Stories of the Pandemic
• 'In the Heart of the Pandemic': COVID-19 Deaths Loom Large in East San Jose
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