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Some Kids Have Spent Almost A Third of Their Life Under Lockdown And Itâ•Žs Impacting Their Mental Health | Kawartha 411 Blake has spent almost a third of his life away from civilization and has gone from a happy, playful, confident boy to a lost soul that is petrified to even step foot into a grocery store according to his mom. "Blake was such an outgoing child, he loved everybody, even if he didn't know you, he'd talk to anybody," said Lacroix. "Now he is so scared of everybody." Blake and his mom, Jenny. Courtesy - Jenny Lacroix According to Lacroix, she and her husband tried to enroll Blake into various programs when restrictions were lifted but it was impossible to get him engaged as he was frightened and would scream the entire time. During the Christmas holidays, Blake's grandparents moved in with the family as the pandemic grew more and more complex. Lacroix's mother is also currently battling cancer. As a result, the household has been extremely careful and has always followed restrictions and guidelines. This means Blake and his little sister Brooklyn rarely leave the house. "His behaviour has changed dramatically, he's sad, angry and not understanding why he can't see his friends, why he can't Some Kids Have Spent Almost A Third of Their Life Under Lockdown... https://www.kawartha411.ca/2021/04/16/some-kids-have-spent-almost-a-... 2 of 7 4/21/2021, 2:24 PM