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In reply to the discussion: FIVE! That's the total number of blood relatives I've lost to Covid. [View all]rootin tootin
(20 posts)62. So far that I know...
First, sorry for your loss. Denial aside, reach back into your past and I there may be some happy memories.
So far that I know, 2 with another unfortunately on the way.
All non-blood related. Not that it matters all that much.
Peace...
-Rootin
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FIVE! That's the total number of blood relatives I've lost to Covid. [View all]
NurseJackie
Jan 2022
OP
Lost my wife's aunt before the vaccine, lost a high school friend after the vaccine.
Efilroft Sul
Jan 2022
#2
2 elderly former teachers and 1 disabled important never-met person in my broader corcle
Tetrachloride
Jan 2022
#20
Two dead. Others sick and survived. It has made me feel disgust for people like I never felt before.
Evolve Dammit
Jan 2022
#36
Well, I'm sorry for your loss - both the family members, and your lost sympathy.
PatrickforB
Jan 2022
#37
Stepdaughter's grandmother in a nursing home, 1st year. Last year, ex-husband's brother.
catrose
Jan 2022
#63
The only blood relative I know of who died of covid was a seventh cousin
Spider Jerusalem
Jan 2022
#70
Everyone in extended family has gotten Covid except for me. Thankfully everyone has recovered
fescuerescue
Jan 2022
#77