Obrey’s Story - 'The COVID-19 Stories –14/19'

Obrey an Asylum Seeker (Belfast) talks about how Covid-19 has impacted him both negatively and in positive ways – he is using the time to reflect and take the time to meditate. 

How are you looking after your Mental Health? 

“…. because it's given me a lot of time to reflect, um, positively and to do some repentance, I would say, you know, so I've been meditating.  And reflecting on past emotional experiences that have caused chemical reactions that I've been addicted to, and of course my personality. So having this opportunity to reflect, to slow down and not be distracted from work….”