Initially, Brown resisted the idea of quarantining, but after speaking with his father — a police officer in Georgia — he realized this wasn't something to take lightly. Following that discussion, Brown left his parents' house in Albany, Ga., the morning of March 20 en route to his home in Texas, so he could make sure he had enough essentials to take care of his kids.

At the ages of one and two, Brown is deeply concerned for the well being of his infants, "I feel like I'll be able to fight it, but I want to make sure my kids are safe and sound, clean and out of harm's way."

In two very different situations, Brown and Waller are learning to adapt, but stay positive in a challenging time.

Waller, a recovering addict, is in a tempting situation. Depending on your predicament, isolation could be a pressure cooker for addicts and people struggling with depression, but Waller wants people to know "there is no obstacle we can't overcome."

When he started rehab, nearly three years ago, Waller developed a prayer and meditation routine he's been doing consistently during isolation. With support-group meetings canceled, he's continued to stay on top of his rehab by listening to audio recordings via the Narcotics Anonymous Speakers app.

As a way to encourage people to fight through the circumstances, Brown is organizing a way to do giveaways in the Las Vegas area, but there will be more information on that in the coming days.