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Neema

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34. Don't be sorry. Her opinions aren't only affecting her. She lies in the hospital and is

Reply to Windy (Reply #22)

Mon Nov 23, 2020, 03:44 PM

Nov 2020

potentially exposing any number of hospital staff. She's taking up a badly needed bed because of her cult thinking. There are many innocent victims in this, and she isn't one of them.

My m-i-l is a cancer survivor for whom we fought tooth-and-nail to get her the treatment she needed after doctors told her no. She survived due to our belief in science and in fighting for what is right. And now she believes all the nonsense about Bill Gates funding the vaccine to track us and says she'll refuse the vaccine. I will refuse to see her in person then, but I know other members of the family will give in.

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Anti masking mother in law got diagnosed with covid [View all] Windy Nov 2020 OP

I'm so sorry I'm not sorry. Arne Nov 2020 #1

It's horrible to watch a disaster like that happening in slow motion. femmedem Nov 2020 #2

So sorry. Your spouse is no doubt quite upset. apcalc Nov 2020 #3

Sorry to hear this. bluestarone Nov 2020 #4

Some opinions can kill you. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2020 #5

It's unfortunate that she caught it.......but you reap what you sow. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #6

--- a pre-wedding bowling party. 3Hotdogs Nov 2020 #7

omigawd so sorry to hear this. barbtries Nov 2020 #8

Some would say "she should have found a new job", but that's ridiculous groundloop Nov 2020 #25

we are definitely hoping barbtries Nov 2020 #30

Unfortunately I Have No Fucks To Give For The Anti-Masking, Drumpf Loving Voters sfstaxprep Nov 2020 #9

I feel the same and I feel awful for feeling this way... onecaliberal Nov 2020 #15

I feel the same but have NO RESERVATIONS whatsoever for my disdain for them.. AZ8theist Nov 2020 #18

I have used the quote many times. onecaliberal Nov 2020 #19

Yeah. Totally get that. Catholic guilt starts in. calimary Nov 2020 #27

Same. Sorry. Crunchy Frog Nov 2020 #17

That's truly a shame for her. NurseJackie Nov 2020 #10

cops - or - copd? Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #11

No it's not Windy Nov 2020 #20

Thank goodness for small blessings. n/t Ms. Toad Nov 2020 #21

Where is Macon County? ybbor Nov 2020 #23

Maybe the poster meant Macomb? llmart Nov 2020 #28

At 83 you'd think she'd have been old enough PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #12

Am so sorry, windy UpInArms Nov 2020 #13

Have had several tests Windy Nov 2020 #22

I understand the "trouble" UpInArms Nov 2020 #29

Don't be sorry. Her opinions aren't only affecting her. She lies in the hospital and is Neema Nov 2020 #34

I hope the bride and groom are safe, along with you and your husband. Liberty Belle Nov 2020 #14

There isn't enough spread of this story birdographer Nov 2020 #16

Overheard a guy talking to someone he knew today AllyCat Nov 2020 #24

So hard to deal with relatives marlakay Nov 2020 #26

Speaking of overblown, Mr. Evil Nov 2020 #31

They'll Just Use Some Of That Socialized ACA Provided Health Care They're Opposed To nt sfstaxprep Nov 2020 #33

It's sad and I'm sorry for your family but Tien1985 Nov 2020 #32