I had two successful businesses in Vermont that were both greatly affected by the pandemic. One, a handmade skincare line I had created, The Orange Owl, was unsustainable given the new challenges. The second, a wellness center I ran with my husband, Alternative Roots Wellness Center, was closed because of the close-contact nature of the clinic. I shut down the former and we did our best to support our community online at the latter. None of these were easy decisions.