Stories of COVID-19: Separation
b'During the past year, we\\u2019ve all been separated from our normal lives, from our workplaces and colleagues, and worst of all, from the people we love. In this week\\u2019s episode, we\\u2019re sharing two stories on the theme of separation.\\nPart 1: When Nestor Gomez is separated from his mother during the pandemic, it brings back painful memories of a different kind of separation.\\nPart 2: Sharon Chandar feels helpless when she find out there\\u2019s been a COVID-19 outbreak at her elderly mother\\u2019s nursing home.\\nNestor \\u201cthe Boss\\u201d Gomez was born in Guatemala and came to Chicago undocumented in the mid 80\\u2019. He told his first story at a Moth story slam to get over the stuttering that plagued his childhood, and since then he has won 57 Moth Slams and 3 Grand slams. Nestor also created, hosts, produces and curates his own storytelling show 80 Minutes Around the World, which features the stories of immigrants and refugees from different parts of the world, as well as their descendants and allies, in hopes of providing a better understanding of the realities, struggles and dreams related to the Immigrant experience. 80 Minutes Around the World is also available as a Podcast. Nestor also published a collection of stories detailing his experiences driving for ride sharing title \\u201cYour Driver Has Arrived.\\u201d To listen and subscribe to the podcast, to buy his book and to learn more about Nestor, visit his website Nestorgomezstoryteller.com. \\nSharon Chandar proudly works for a Canadian Aerospace company in Ontario. She spent many years advocating for changes to policies and procedures in the healthcare industry for Alzheimer\\u2019s Disease. She is a Reiki certified healer who practices yoga and meditation and spends her time in nature. Sharon has two grown girls that live with their partners, a 7-month-old grand-baby and a 4-year-old Morkie puppy named Kitty. \\nAs always, find photos and transcripts of our stories at storycollider.org.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'