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femmedem

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21. I'm worried about so many things: that my mother might never have a visitor again.

Wed Mar 18, 2020, 08:17 PM

Mar 2020

That our household income is going to tank, and so are the household incomes of so many people in my community who are living hand to mouth. (At least we have a few months' expenses saved up.)

But mainly I worry that I might have it and give it to Mr. Femmedem, who is nine years older than me. I'm not coughing as much as I was at the beginning of the week, but my chest is uncomfortable and I got winded taking a shortish walk. But no fever. It's maddening not to know, although I'm taking precautions as if I have it. (My walk was solitary.)

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CV: What top concerns do you or your close ones have at this point? [View all] appalachiablue Mar 2020 OP

You need to add: Running out of toilet paper. Shrike47 Mar 2020 #1

got it, lol appalachiablue Mar 2020 #8

Can you add concern about vulnerable loved ones? LisaM Mar 2020 #2

+1 nt Fresh_Start Mar 2020 #5

Good one, I added vulnerable; all the very best to your mother appalachiablue Mar 2020 #6

Thank you. I voted! LisaM Mar 2020 #19

TY, glad to hear she's settled well & so involved in politics. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #22

Me shanti Mar 2020 #3

Unsteady times; I hope they get better for you and your children. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #25

Overall, I am calm. Jamastiene Mar 2020 #4

Yes overwhelmed, and uncertainty makes plenty of people anxious. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #26

How about *most* of the above? FirstLight Mar 2020 #7

I know what you mean, huge concerns. Best to all. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #16

Child care TheFarseer Mar 2020 #9

Added, good suggestion. Best to you & yours in this difficult time. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #12

Not concerned about the virus so much as I am about being laid off. Thomas Hurt Mar 2020 #10

Added layoff, good suggestion. All the best ahead. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #13

One worry... demmiblue Mar 2020 #11

So very serious, thanks for adding. All the best at this difficult time. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #14

'Um, all of them.' Just depends what close one in my life I'm thinking about lunasun Mar 2020 #15

Can you add the economy tanking jimfields33 Mar 2020 #17

Finances and hobs are huge for many, I hope things don't get too bad. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #28

A few of the above plus.... WePurrsevere Mar 2020 #18

Not able to see loved ones is sad, I added it. Tx for commenting. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #29

Other a la izquierda Mar 2020 #20

Lots of people are anxious, and I hope this period won't be appalachiablue Mar 2020 #24

I have it way easy compared to most, no doubt. a la izquierda Mar 2020 #27

The separation must be very difficult, esp. in this scary time. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #31

I'm worried about so many things: that my mother might never have a visitor again. femmedem Mar 2020 #21

In this anxious, uncertain time I hope things calm for you and many appalachiablue Mar 2020 #33

Since there's no "other" durablend Mar 2020 #23

Very well said, those are serious concerns to have. I just hope appalachiablue Mar 2020 #35

Generally, we'll be OK. I do worry about everyone else and the overall economic impact. tinrobot Mar 2020 #30

Glad to hear you & your wife will be ok. There are many others appalachiablue Mar 2020 #37

A bit of everything Leith Mar 2020 #32

Yes foreboding is the word; DU is terrific. Thanks for posting. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #36

Multiple MoonlitKnight Mar 2020 #34

Real matters in an uncertain time. In the weeks ahead appalachiablue Mar 2020 #38

Thanks MoonlitKnight Mar 2020 #39

Aha, thanks for these appalachiablue Mar 2020 #41

Mr. Maru is our valley specialist in isolation rooms, I am an RN at a LTC facility for vets. Maru Kitteh Mar 2020 #40