Not going to lie, the idea of being effectively under house arrest “for my protection” while society slowly gets back to normal does not thrill me this morning. Fed up of made to feel incrementally more disposable, weak and worthless when I’m bloody well not.

Shielding is very tough and I’ve had it comparatively easier than most, but the idea that this might last 12-18 months is devastating. The potential for discrimination as we may become a forgotten part of society is massive. I am really concerned for our collective future.

History tells us that isolating groups for their own protection rarely ever bodes well for them long term. It’s easy to think the vulnerable are all elderly and at death’s door but we’re not. We’re articulate, strong, tenacious and we deserve a say in how we live through this.

I’m not sure I can do 12-18 months of this, even if it’s “for my own good” because what’s the point of being alive if I’m not living? At some point, I know I’ll snap. I want to live, not exist. I didn’t get this far to shut myself away indefinitely. Today will be a hard day.