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Siwsan

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10. When my brother had a hard case of Covid, early last year, it was the most helpless I've ever felt

Sat Oct 2, 2021, 06:11 AM

Oct 2021

He took every precaution but as a school bus driver, he was in a highly infectious situation. All it takes is one slip up that you probably don't even realize happened.

The two of us are the last of the immediate family so I was terrified of losing him. There was NOTHING I could do but hope. Fortunately he shares a house with friends who kept check on him. Also fortunately, despite him being at my house twice, early in his infection and while likely very contagious, I either didn't catch it or was 100% asymptomatic. None the less, I totally quarantined for about a month.

I'm double vaccinated and getting my booster on Monday but I'm still carrying on with every precaution.

So, I know the anxiety you are feeling. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

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Feeling helpless in the first world [View all] DFW Oct 2021 OP

Best wishes to them! n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2021 #1

Thanks for that! DFW Oct 2021 #4

Oh no, so sorry to hear this DFW. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #2

Her employer has been extremely accommodating DFW Oct 2021 #5

Do not underestimate the value of your support right now. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #8

I'm so sorry to hear this. Lonestarblue Oct 2021 #3

Just keeping in touch by phone as much as we can without being overbearing. DFW Oct 2021 #6

Feeling helpless when a child is suffering is terrible. brer cat Oct 2021 #7

I'm so sorry MissB Oct 2021 #9

When my brother had a hard case of Covid, early last year, it was the most helpless I've ever felt Siwsan Oct 2021 #10

One small way you might be able to help.... RealityBasedNewYorkr Oct 2021 #11

They do have that, actually, but thanks for the suggestion DFW Oct 2021 #12

Oh DFW I'm so sad to hear this. r�is�n_dubh Oct 2021 #13

Now is the most dangerous phase DFW Oct 2021 #14

The Pandemic is far from over and your story is another example of its serious point Pachamama Oct 2021 #15

So sorry to hear this! I understand how frustrating that can be. CaptainTruth Oct 2021 #16

Yes, to getting the monoclonal antibodies mnhtnbb Oct 2021 #17

Oh, this is sooo very hard on you, I can only imagine!!! secondwind Oct 2021 #18

Bummer. I think you're doing more than you think, by ... planetc Oct 2021 #19

hoping for the best markie Oct 2021 #20

So sorry to hear this. panader0 Oct 2021 #21

What a difficult situation for all, I really appalachiablue Oct 2021 #22

I am so sorry your family has to go through this. BoomaofBandM Oct 2021 #23

I wish that I had some helpful, realistic advice for you. What you described is niyad Oct 2021 #24

Thanks niyad! DFW Oct 2021 #25

Prayers for your daughter, SIL and grandson FakeNoose Oct 2021 #26

I want to add my sincere wish for better things for both you and your family. CTyankee Oct 2021 #27

Well, that sucks. Nevilledog Oct 2021 #28

Serious worry about the kids, god! Knock wood, it's been a while Hortensis Oct 2021 #29

Thanks for the kind words, all. It seems that once it starts, it doesn't stop. DFW Oct 2021 #30

I'll be thinking of you and your family --so sorry all this is going on Hekate Oct 2021 #31

I'm so sorry to hear this, DFW mvd Oct 2021 #32

I'm so sorry to hear about your family, DFW. smirkymonkey Oct 2021 #33

I am so sorry to hear this, DFW. sheshe2 Oct 2021 #34

Oh my dear DFW, my heart goes out to all of you at this perilous time. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2021 #35

I'm so sorry. I know you and your wife are feeling this sense of helplessness hard. Solly Mack Oct 2021 #36

Take care of yourself, too, DFW. Grasswire2 Oct 2021 #37

I'm so sorry canetoad Oct 2021 #38

I'm so sorry. Duppers Oct 2021 #39

I cleared COVID, my ideas IbogaProject Oct 2021 #40