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Meghan calls 2020 a year of "community and connection" in a new essay

Photo credit: Pool/Samir Hussein - Getty Images
Photo credit: Pool/Samir Hussein - Getty Images

The Duchess of Sussex is reflecting on the emotional highs and lows of 2020.

In an open letter for Mayhew, one of the duchess's patronages and treasured nonprofits, Meghan wrote a warm forward to the charity's annual review, dedicated to those who have relied on their family pets to provide comfort during what was a trying year.

"Over the last year, each of us have felt the profound effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic," the Duchess of Sussex's note began. "Be it the loss of a loved one, the health challenges far too many faced, or the disproportionate life changes everyone has experienced, it has been an overwhelming process of grief, growth and also of gratitude. I have heard from so many of you about the impact of having a pet with you at home during the isolation of lockdown; you have mentioned the therapeutic effect of having your animal by your side and the solace and comfort you found in their company. This effect is something Mayhew strives to deliver day in and day out to people throughout the UK and beyond."

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Meghan continued, expressing her gratitude to Mayhew for their dedication to provide support for families and their furry friends across the United Kingdom, even amid the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Photo credit: WPA Pool - Getty Images
Photo credit: WPA Pool - Getty Images

"I want to thank every animal lover across London, the UK and the world who has supported Mayhew during the past year. Your help has meant that, despite the hardship, Mayhew has been able to continue providing vital support to cats and dogs, and the communities around them," the duchess continued. "I have been proud to witness Mayhew adapting to the moment—through virtual rehoming, TheraPaws visits over Zoom and delivering care packages to animals and pet owners in need. The organisation has rescued and rehabilitated cats and dogs in critical situations and, of course, delivered vital animal health services overseas in countries also gripped by the pandemic."

Meghan concluded her note by highlighting some of the positive aspects 2020 provided, such as a heightened sense of community and closeness with loved ones.

"When I reflect on 2020, I always come back to the importance of community and connection. We may have been forced apart, but we found new ways to be close and to support each other through this shared crisis. For many of us, this was made all the easier with our pets by our side," Meghan wrote. "Mayhew—and thousands of small, community organizations like them—will continue to listen, adapt their services, and provide the resources that people and pets need to stay together and persevere through hardships. As we collectively build to the future, my sincere hope is that we do so with ongoing support and appreciation for organisations like Mayhew, who continue their vital work in days of crisis and in days of calm. Their commitment to the cause of animal welfare is steadfast and their effect on our community wellbeing is self-evident."

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