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BargainMama
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
I will wear a mask to a store, or a crowded place, like an airplane. I will sanitize and wash hands, like I always have, even before this. (You would be surprised how many people don't wash their hands or even wipe down their phones), and wipe down shared stuff with wipes (like in a hotel, airplane, movie theater tray, etc..) like I always have. I don't care if someone checks my temp, but many don't even get a fever, so that's moot and just for "show" anyway
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What are you WILLING to do?
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
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Hofstra26
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
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Hofstra26
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by Chai77
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by Chai77
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
It does take away your freedom absolutely. But the post is what you are willing to do personally. I walk into a unit every day i work in which the patient is facing the glass door, intubated with hundreds of tubes/ lines/ iv poles with more wires I could count and dozens of bags of fluids/ medications, people alone, people dying alone. Working through this with this virus taking people’s lives, young, old, coworkers, Pediatrics, people to my colleagues or friends, people dying alone, the fear in the eyes of those somewhat conscious, it’s been so overwhelming for me and honestly I’ve broken down way more then once. I get many wouldn’t be willing to do that but after living through this, working IN this, having my own fears, seeing people like this, seeing families cry at the doors of the hospital because they can’t enter, those people.... I will never forget and I personally am willing to do whatever for the common good of all people whatever that may be because I don’t want to see another person die from this
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Hofstra26
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by Chai77
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
It does take away your freedom absolutely. But the post is what you are willing to do personally. I walk into a unit every day i work in which the patient is facing the glass door, intubated with hundreds of tubes/ lines/ iv poles with more wires I could count and dozens of bags of fluids/ medications, people alone, people dying alone. Working through this with this virus taking people’s lives, young, old, coworkers, Pediatrics, people to my colleagues or friends, people dying alone, the fear in the eyes of those somewhat conscious, it’s been so overwhelming for me and honestly I’ve broken down way more then once. I get many wouldn’t be willing to do that but after living through this, working IN this, having my own fears, seeing people like this, seeing families cry at the doors of the hospital because they can’t enter, those people.... I will never forget and I personally am willing to do whatever for the common good of all people whatever that may be because I don’t want to see another person die from this
I will start by saying I am in a really sh!tty place emotionally this week. Everything is overwhelming me at this point and I am normally a happy, positive person but this is becoming too much, even for me.
All of what you said is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine for a minute going through any of that. But, and I say this knowing FULL WELL I am not immune to this virus or a fate such as that, we STILL need to get back to living. Humans are not meant to live in isolation and this way of life isn't sustainable for a million reasons. The virus isn't going anywhere, people will die but the country and the world cannot simply shutdown indefinitely. At some point we all have to face this virus, hope they are correct in saying that MOST people will recover and be okay and then cross our fingers that over time we build up a herd immunity to this and it becomes "just another virus" that we have to deal with in our lives.
I will be completely honest (and I know this might not be the popular opinion) but I am DONE. Seriously. Emotionally and mentally I am spent. And it's NOT about a haircut or not being able to go shopping. It's about looking ahead and wondering how and when this ends. WHEN can I see my family and friends again??? And not from 6ft away with a mask, when I can see them and hug them and be together like we use to? WHEN can my kids go to school like NORMAL and socialize, learn, see friends and make memories. WHEN can I start making plans again for my life that are outside of these 4 walls? When???????
New normal? Seriously, f@#k that. I'm just going to say it because it's the truth. NOBODY wants a "new normal". NOBODY wants to spend their lives behind a mask from 6ft away, NOBODY wants to miss out on weddings, graduations, baptisms and the other countless wonderful events that make being alive so awesome. NOBODY wants their kids to wear a mask to school, or go to school for half a day, or never participate in assemblies or specials, or do remote learning. NOBODY wants a "new normal" and anyone who tries to drive that down your throat is lying. We ALL want our regular NORMAL and I think it's important that we figure out how to get back to that ASAP. People's mental and emotional health depend on that.
So I will continue to do my part for the "greater good", as I've had from the beginning, but not for much longer. I cannot live like this, I don't want my kids to live like this. I miss the hell out of my family and friends, I miss EVERYTHING that goes along with living life and feeling alive. I cannot do this much longer and I am not afraid to admit that. I am 100% at my breaking point as I am sure countless others are. This isn't living, this is existing and it's horrible.
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BargainMama
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by Chai77
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
It does take away your freedom absolutely. But the post is what you are willing to do personally. I walk into a unit every day i work in which the patient is facing the glass door, intubated with hundreds of tubes/ lines/ iv poles with more wires I could count and dozens of bags of fluids/ medications, people alone, people dying alone. Working through this with this virus taking people’s lives, young, old, coworkers, Pediatrics, people to my colleagues or friends, people dying alone, the fear in the eyes of those somewhat conscious, it’s been so overwhelming for me and honestly I’ve broken down way more then once. I get many wouldn’t be willing to do that but after living through this, working IN this, having my own fears, seeing people like this, seeing families cry at the doors of the hospital because they can’t enter, those people.... I will never forget and I personally am willing to do whatever for the common good of all people whatever that may be because I don’t want to see another person die from this
I will start by saying I am in a really sh!tty place emotionally this week. Everything is overwhelming me at this point and I am normally a happy, positive person but this is becoming too much, even for me.
All of what you said is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine for a minute going through any of that. But, and I say this knowing FULL WELL I am not immune to this virus or a fate such as that, we STILL need to get back to living. Humans are not meant to live in isolation and this way of life isn't sustainable for a million reasons. The virus isn't going anywhere, people will die but the country and the world cannot simply shutdown indefinitely. At some point we all have to face this virus, hope they are correct in saying that MOST people will recover and be okay and then cross our fingers that over time we build up a herd immunity to this and it becomes "just another virus" that we have to deal with in our lives.
I will be completely honest (and I know this might not be the popular opinion) but I am DONE. Seriously. Emotionally and mentally I am spent. And it's NOT about a haircut or not being able to go shopping. It's about looking ahead and wondering how and when this ends. WHEN can I see my family and friends again??? And not from 6ft away with a mask, when I can see them and hug them and be together like we use to? WHEN can my kids go to school like NORMAL and socialize, learn, see friends and make memories. WHEN can I start making plans again for my life that are outside of these 4 walls? When???????
New normal? Seriously, f@#k that. I'm just going to say it because it's the truth. NOBODY wants a "new normal". NOBODY wants to spend their lives behind a mask from 6ft away, NOBODY wants to miss out on weddings, graduations, baptisms and the other countless wonderful events that make being alive so awesome. NOBODY wants their kids to wear a mask to school, or go to school for half a day, or never participate in assemblies or specials, or do remote learning. NOBODY wants a "new normal" and anyone who tries to drive that down your throat is lying. We ALL want our regular NORMAL and I think it's important that we figure out how to get back to that ASAP. People's mental and emotional health depend on that.
So I will continue to do my part for the "greater good", as I've had from the beginning, but not for much longer. I cannot live like this, I don't want my kids to live like this. I miss the hell out of my family and friends, I miss EVERYTHING that goes along with living life and feeling alive. I cannot do this much longer and I am not afraid to admit that. I am 100% at my breaking point as I am sure countless others are. This isn't living, this is existing and it's horrible.
Yup, this. Haven't spent time with my sister or nieces in over two months. They are my only family here. Over it and done.
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by Chai77
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
It does take away your freedom absolutely. But the post is what you are willing to do personally. I walk into a unit every day i work in which the patient is facing the glass door, intubated with hundreds of tubes/ lines/ iv poles with more wires I could count and dozens of bags of fluids/ medications, people alone, people dying alone. Working through this with this virus taking people’s lives, young, old, coworkers, Pediatrics, people to my colleagues or friends, people dying alone, the fear in the eyes of those somewhat conscious, it’s been so overwhelming for me and honestly I’ve broken down way more then once. I get many wouldn’t be willing to do that but after living through this, working IN this, having my own fears, seeing people like this, seeing families cry at the doors of the hospital because they can’t enter, those people.... I will never forget and I personally am willing to do whatever for the common good of all people whatever that may be because I don’t want to see another person die from this
I will start by saying I am in a really sh!tty place emotionally this week. Everything is overwhelming me at this point and I am normally a happy, positive person but this is becoming too much, even for me.
All of what you said is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine for a minute going through any of that. But, and I say this knowing FULL WELL I am not immune to this virus or a fate such as that, we STILL need to get back to living. Humans are not meant to live in isolation and this way of life isn't sustainable for a million reasons. The virus isn't going anywhere, people will die but the country and the world cannot simply shutdown indefinitely. At some point we all have to face this virus, hope they are correct in saying that MOST people will recover and be okay and then cross our fingers that over time we build up a herd immunity to this and it becomes "just another virus" that we have to deal with in our lives.
I will be completely honest (and I know this might not be the popular opinion) but I am DONE. Seriously. Emotionally and mentally I am spent. And it's NOT about a haircut or not being able to go shopping. It's about looking ahead and wondering how and when this ends. WHEN can I see my family and friends again??? And not from 6ft away with a mask, when I can see them and hug them and be together like we use to? WHEN can my kids go to school like NORMAL and socialize, learn, see friends and make memories. WHEN can I start making plans again for my life that are outside of these 4 walls? When???????
New normal? Seriously, f@#k that. I'm just going to say it because it's the truth. NOBODY wants a "new normal". NOBODY wants to spend their lives behind a mask from 6ft away, NOBODY wants to miss out on weddings, graduations, baptisms and the other countless wonderful events that make being alive so awesome. NOBODY wants their kids to wear a mask to school, or go to school for half a day, or never participate in assemblies or specials, or do remote learning. NOBODY wants a "new normal" and anyone who tries to drive that down your throat is lying. We ALL want our regular NORMAL and I think it's important that we figure out how to get back to that ASAP. People's mental and emotional health depend on that.
So I will continue to do my part for the "greater good", as I've had from the beginning, but not for much longer. I cannot live like this, I don't want my kids to live like this. I miss the hell out of my family and friends, I miss EVERYTHING that goes along with living life and feeling alive. I cannot do this much longer and I am not afraid to admit that. I am 100% at my breaking point as I am sure countless others are. This isn't living, this is existing and it's horrible.
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All of this. All of it.
I said it before, and I'll say it again. If this is how we have to live, I'll take my chances
If I am meant to die of this virus, I am meant to die of it.
At least I will go out living life, instead of hiding from it.
I heard of a friend of my coworker who died this week of a sudden heart attack. All I can think of is- damn he spent his last weeks and months on earth like this. I can't get that out of my head.
Maybe he had a trip planned last month that got cancelled because of this- and maybe that would have unknowingly been his last trip with his family. Making some final last memories.
But no. He spent his last days locked up in the house like a prisoner. Hiding from a virus. And that wasn't what did him in.
There are countless things out there that can kill you. Countless.
Someone mentioned a pandemic in the late 60s and yet Woodstock went on. Tons of people gathered in public. And yet, society survived.
It's honestly enough.
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by Chai77
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
It does take away your freedom absolutely. But the post is what you are willing to do personally. I walk into a unit every day i work in which the patient is facing the glass door, intubated with hundreds of tubes/ lines/ iv poles with more wires I could count and dozens of bags of fluids/ medications, people alone, people dying alone. Working through this with this virus taking people’s lives, young, old, coworkers, Pediatrics, people to my colleagues or friends, people dying alone, the fear in the eyes of those somewhat conscious, it’s been so overwhelming for me and honestly I’ve broken down way more then once. I get many wouldn’t be willing to do that but after living through this, working IN this, having my own fears, seeing people like this, seeing families cry at the doors of the hospital because they can’t enter, those people.... I will never forget and I personally am willing to do whatever for the common good of all people whatever that may be because I don’t want to see another person die from this
I will start by saying I am in a really sh!tty place emotionally this week. Everything is overwhelming me at this point and I am normally a happy, positive person but this is becoming too much, even for me.
All of what you said is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine for a minute going through any of that. But, and I say this knowing FULL WELL I am not immune to this virus or a fate such as that, we STILL need to get back to living. Humans are not meant to live in isolation and this way of life isn't sustainable for a million reasons. The virus isn't going anywhere, people will die but the country and the world cannot simply shutdown indefinitely. At some point we all have to face this virus, hope they are correct in saying that MOST people will recover and be okay and then cross our fingers that over time we build up a herd immunity to this and it becomes "just another virus" that we have to deal with in our lives.
I will be completely honest (and I know this might not be the popular opinion) but I am DONE. Seriously. Emotionally and mentally I am spent. And it's NOT about a haircut or not being able to go shopping. It's about looking ahead and wondering how and when this ends. WHEN can I see my family and friends again??? And not from 6ft away with a mask, when I can see them and hug them and be together like we use to? WHEN can my kids go to school like NORMAL and socialize, learn, see friends and make memories. WHEN can I start making plans again for my life that are outside of these 4 walls? When???????
New normal? Seriously, f@#k that. I'm just going to say it because it's the truth. NOBODY wants a "new normal". NOBODY wants to spend their lives behind a mask from 6ft away, NOBODY wants to miss out on weddings, graduations, baptisms and the other countless wonderful events that make being alive so awesome. NOBODY wants their kids to wear a mask to school, or go to school for half a day, or never participate in assemblies or specials, or do remote learning. NOBODY wants a "new normal" and anyone who tries to drive that down your throat is lying. We ALL want our regular NORMAL and I think it's important that we figure out how to get back to that ASAP. People's mental and emotional health depend on that.
So I will continue to do my part for the "greater good", as I've had from the beginning, but not for much longer. I cannot live like this, I don't want my kids to live like this. I miss the hell out of my family and friends, I miss EVERYTHING that goes along with living life and feeling alive. I cannot do this much longer and I am not afraid to admit that. I am 100% at my breaking point as I am sure countless others are. This isn't living, this is existing and it's horrible.
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All of this. All of it.
I said it before, and I'll say it again. If this is how we have to live, I'll take my chances
If I am meant to die of this virus, I am meant to die of it.
At least I will go out living life, instead of hiding from it.
I heard of a friend of my coworker who died this week of a sudden heart attack. All I can think of is- damn he spent his last weeks and months on earth like this. I can't get that out of my head.
Maybe he had a trip planned last month that got cancelled because of this- and maybe that would have unknowingly been his last trip with his family. Making some final last memories.
But no. He spent his last days locked up in the house like a prisoner. Hiding from a virus. And that wasn't what did him in.
There are countless things out there that can kill you. Countless.
Someone mentioned a pandemic in the late 60s and yet Woodstock went on. Tons of people gathered in public. And yet, society survived.
It's honestly enough.
It’s getting sad and pathetic now. That’s because no one can think of any other death but Covid. However, I can since I seen many people die in my life. That’s why I went to see my uncle and aunt this weekend. I’ve seen several of my family members drop dead before 45 including my mom. I’m not taking any more chances of losing precious time.
I’m going to live even if it means relocating.
They are holding a freaking Spartan race in FL in June but we can’t even go to the dentist yet?? Dental offices are open in NC, but hey atleast over here we can go to fukn Target crammed like cattle! The fact that they are still confused and can’t figure out a plan for school in September, really has me question why I live here in NJ under these moron government officials.
ETA: they can take these phases and metrics they keep reporting and shove it up their big ol’ @ss. Sorry seeing the spartan race scheduled in another state sent me over the edge. This isn’t saying I think we should have huge gatherings but we need some progression. Now I’m just angry.
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NervousNell
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by Sash
It’s getting sad and pathetic now. That’s because no one can think of any other death but Covid. However, I can since I seen many people die in my life. That’s why I went to see my uncle and aunt this weekend. I’ve seen several of my family members drop dead before 45 including my mom. I’m not taking any more chances of losing precious time.
I’m going to live even if it means relocating.
They are holding a freaking Spartan race in FL in June but we can’t even go to the dentist yet?? Dental offices are open in NC, but hey atleast over here we can go to fukn Target crammed like cattle! The fact that they are still confused and can’t figure out a plan for school in September, really has me question why I live here in NJ under these moron government officials.
ETA: they can take these phases and metrics they keep reporting and shove it up their big ol’ @ss. Sorry seeing the spartan race scheduled in another state sent me over the edge. This isn’t saying I think we should have huge gatherings but we need some progression. Now I’m just angry.
I mentioned on here yesterday about a friend in Texas getting her nails done and all the precautions they are taking.
It was a long list and seemed VERY safe.
So if they can do that there, why can't we do that here?
Not that I am dying to get my nails done- in fact if I get my nails done at a nail place once or twice a year it's a lot- but it's the point.
They can reopen things, safely, with precautions- but we sit here like we are some 3rd world country that can't figure it out.
It's getting old.
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ChilisWife
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
No quoting but Hofstra, I am 100% with you on everything you wrote above. It's true and I bet way more people feel the same way than they are willing to admit.
The "new normal" will only exist to the extent that the people accept it and right now I am just not there.
We are NOT LIVING rather, all we are doing is trying to "stay alive." Google the short Mike Rowe video that was going around Facebook yesterday - he talks about this and says things so logically and clearly.
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| Posted 5/14/20 6:23 AM |
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Sash
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Sash
It’s getting sad and pathetic now. That’s because no one can think of any other death but Covid. However, I can since I seen many people die in my life. That’s why I went to see my uncle and aunt this weekend. I’ve seen several of my family members drop dead before 45 including my mom. I’m not taking any more chances of losing precious time.
I’m going to live even if it means relocating.
They are holding a freaking Spartan race in FL in June but we can’t even go to the dentist yet?? Dental offices are open in NC, but hey atleast over here we can go to fukn Target crammed like cattle! The fact that they are still confused and can’t figure out a plan for school in September, really has me question why I live here in NJ under these moron government officials.
ETA: they can take these phases and metrics they keep reporting and shove it up their big ol’ @ss. Sorry seeing the spartan race scheduled in another state sent me over the edge. This isn’t saying I think we should have huge gatherings but we need some progression. Now I’m just angry.
I mentioned on here yesterday about a friend in Texas getting her nails done and all the precautions they are taking.
It was a long list and seemed VERY safe.
So if they can do that there, why can't we do that here?
Not that I am dying to get my nails done- in fact if I get my nails done at a nail place once or twice a year it's a lot- but it's the point.
They can reopen things, safely, with precautions- but we sit here like we are some 3rd world country that can't figure it out.
It's getting old.
I know, I didn’t even want to mention nails salons because I didn’t want to hear the stupid comments from posters who half read saying “people are dying and you want to get your Nails done” - that’s next 
My aunt in FL didn’t make our zoom workout yesterday because she got her nails done.  I also saw an IG story about a Texas influencer experience at the nail salon. Very safe. Sounded safer than target or even Walmart on a normal day (LOL). All they are going to do is force people to go to houses and not follow protocol. Because contrary to the fantasy land people live on, where people can be locked down for years, there is a whole other world that needs to make money. Including my hair dresser I known for 13yrs.
She was being cautious for weeks and now she is going to people houses to do hair. She has no choice because she has to feed her family. She takes care of her parents, nieces and nephews. I told her she can come next week to do mine, since I did go see my uncle. However, if they let some of these business open with safety measures in place then you wouldn’t have them risking their lives to put food on the table. Immigrants are suffering. People aren’t getting financial help they been waiting for since March!! I honestly can’t blame these people.
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LMichele
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What are you WILLING to do?
I am willing to keep up with the precautions we have now. Wearing a mask when out in public, limiting the number of people inside of stores, adhering to social distancing when in line at stores.
I will GLADLY wear a mask anywhere I go for as long as I need to if this means we can resume going back to our lives as much as we can.
My wedding is in December and I already had custom mask made to match my dress and my fiance's tux 
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NervousNell
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by Sash
All they are going to do is force people to go to houses and not follow protocol. Because contrary to the fantasy land people live on, where people can be locked down for years, there is a whole other world that needs to make money. Including my hair dresser I known for 13yrs.
She was being cautious for weeks and now she is going to people houses to do hair. She has no choice because she has to feed her family. She takes care of her parents, nieces and nephews. I told her she can come next week to do mine, since I did go see my uncle. However, if they let some of these business open with safety measures in place then you wouldn’t have them risking their lives to put food on the table. Immigrants are suffering. People aren’t getting financial help they been waiting for since March!! I honestly can’t blame these people.
This is an interesting point.
It's kind of like when abortion was illegal - people still got abortions- but they did it illegally and it was certainly not as safe.
Back alley nail places, hair salons etc are certainly popping up and who knows what precautions they are using.
At least if the state allowed them to open and made sure they were operating safely, it would be a better, safer situation.
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chilltocam
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by Chai77
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
It does take away your freedom absolutely. But the post is what you are willing to do personally. I walk into a unit every day i work in which the patient is facing the glass door, intubated with hundreds of tubes/ lines/ iv poles with more wires I could count and dozens of bags of fluids/ medications, people alone, people dying alone. Working through this with this virus taking people’s lives, young, old, coworkers, Pediatrics, people to my colleagues or friends, people dying alone, the fear in the eyes of those somewhat conscious, it’s been so overwhelming for me and honestly I’ve broken down way more then once. I get many wouldn’t be willing to do that but after living through this, working IN this, having my own fears, seeing people like this, seeing families cry at the doors of the hospital because they can’t enter, those people.... I will never forget and I personally am willing to do whatever for the common good of all people whatever that may be because I don’t want to see another person die from this
I will start by saying I am in a really sh!tty place emotionally this week. Everything is overwhelming me at this point and I am normally a happy, positive person but this is becoming too much, even for me.
All of what you said is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine for a minute going through any of that. But, and I say this knowing FULL WELL I am not immune to this virus or a fate such as that, we STILL need to get back to living. Humans are not meant to live in isolation and this way of life isn't sustainable for a million reasons. The virus isn't going anywhere, people will die but the country and the world cannot simply shutdown indefinitely. At some point we all have to face this virus, hope they are correct in saying that MOST people will recover and be okay and then cross our fingers that over time we build up a herd immunity to this and it becomes "just another virus" that we have to deal with in our lives.
I will be completely honest (and I know this might not be the popular opinion) but I am DONE. Seriously. Emotionally and mentally I am spent. And it's NOT about a haircut or not being able to go shopping. It's about looking ahead and wondering how and when this ends. WHEN can I see my family and friends again??? And not from 6ft away with a mask, when I can see them and hug them and be together like we use to? WHEN can my kids go to school like NORMAL and socialize, learn, see friends and make memories. WHEN can I start making plans again for my life that are outside of these 4 walls? When???????
New normal? Seriously, f@#k that. I'm just going to say it because it's the truth. NOBODY wants a "new normal". NOBODY wants to spend their lives behind a mask from 6ft away, NOBODY wants to miss out on weddings, graduations, baptisms and the other countless wonderful events that make being alive so awesome. NOBODY wants their kids to wear a mask to school, or go to school for half a day, or never participate in assemblies or specials, or do remote learning. NOBODY wants a "new normal" and anyone who tries to drive that down your throat is lying. We ALL want our regular NORMAL and I think it's important that we figure out how to get back to that ASAP. People's mental and emotional health depend on that.
So I will continue to do my part for the "greater good", as I've had from the beginning, but not for much longer. I cannot live like this, I don't want my kids to live like this. I miss the hell out of my family and friends, I miss EVERYTHING that goes along with living life and feeling alive. I cannot do this much longer and I am not afraid to admit that. I am 100% at my breaking point as I am sure countless others are. This isn't living, this is existing and it's horrible.
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All of this. All of it.
I said it before, and I'll say it again. If this is how we have to live, I'll take my chances
If I am meant to die of this virus, I am meant to die of it.
At least I will go out living life, instead of hiding from it.
I heard of a friend of my coworker who died this week of a sudden heart attack. All I can think of is- damn he spent his last weeks and months on earth like this. I can't get that out of my head.
Maybe he had a trip planned last month that got cancelled because of this- and maybe that would have unknowingly been his last trip with his family. Making some final last memories.
But no. He spent his last days locked up in the house like a prisoner. Hiding from a virus. And that wasn't what did him in.
There are countless things out there that can kill you. Countless.
Someone mentioned a pandemic in the late 60s and yet Woodstock went on. Tons of people gathered in public. And yet, society survived.
It's honestly enough.
Look, I get it. I really do, we ALL want to be able to get "back to living life." But it will be different - I would bet anything on that. But are you really willing to risk having your children grow up with out you, or having to see you on Facetime in a hospital bed with tubes sticking out of you? Are you willing to risk that it could be your child in that bed - that you can't even visit? Having your child be alone in a hospital bed, and not being able to know what is going on because the doctor is way too busy to call you every day? I know the chances of that happening are low, but things like that are happening. To people right here on LI. People in their 30s and 40s, parents with young kids, are dying. Yes, this SUCKS, being stuck at home, places closed - I couldn't agree more (as someone who lives alone, I am craving social interaction!). But it's not as simple as "I'll take my chances" - the consequences for your family could be beyond devastating.
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NervousNell
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by chilltocam
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by Chai77
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
It does take away your freedom absolutely. But the post is what you are willing to do personally. I walk into a unit every day i work in which the patient is facing the glass door, intubated with hundreds of tubes/ lines/ iv poles with more wires I could count and dozens of bags of fluids/ medications, people alone, people dying alone. Working through this with this virus taking people’s lives, young, old, coworkers, Pediatrics, people to my colleagues or friends, people dying alone, the fear in the eyes of those somewhat conscious, it’s been so overwhelming for me and honestly I’ve broken down way more then once. I get many wouldn’t be willing to do that but after living through this, working IN this, having my own fears, seeing people like this, seeing families cry at the doors of the hospital because they can’t enter, those people.... I will never forget and I personally am willing to do whatever for the common good of all people whatever that may be because I don’t want to see another person die from this
I will start by saying I am in a really sh!tty place emotionally this week. Everything is overwhelming me at this point and I am normally a happy, positive person but this is becoming too much, even for me.
All of what you said is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine for a minute going through any of that. But, and I say this knowing FULL WELL I am not immune to this virus or a fate such as that, we STILL need to get back to living. Humans are not meant to live in isolation and this way of life isn't sustainable for a million reasons. The virus isn't going anywhere, people will die but the country and the world cannot simply shutdown indefinitely. At some point we all have to face this virus, hope they are correct in saying that MOST people will recover and be okay and then cross our fingers that over time we build up a herd immunity to this and it becomes "just another virus" that we have to deal with in our lives.
I will be completely honest (and I know this might not be the popular opinion) but I am DONE. Seriously. Emotionally and mentally I am spent. And it's NOT about a haircut or not being able to go shopping. It's about looking ahead and wondering how and when this ends. WHEN can I see my family and friends again??? And not from 6ft away with a mask, when I can see them and hug them and be together like we use to? WHEN can my kids go to school like NORMAL and socialize, learn, see friends and make memories. WHEN can I start making plans again for my life that are outside of these 4 walls? When???????
New normal? Seriously, f@#k that. I'm just going to say it because it's the truth. NOBODY wants a "new normal". NOBODY wants to spend their lives behind a mask from 6ft away, NOBODY wants to miss out on weddings, graduations, baptisms and the other countless wonderful events that make being alive so awesome. NOBODY wants their kids to wear a mask to school, or go to school for half a day, or never participate in assemblies or specials, or do remote learning. NOBODY wants a "new normal" and anyone who tries to drive that down your throat is lying. We ALL want our regular NORMAL and I think it's important that we figure out how to get back to that ASAP. People's mental and emotional health depend on that.
So I will continue to do my part for the "greater good", as I've had from the beginning, but not for much longer. I cannot live like this, I don't want my kids to live like this. I miss the hell out of my family and friends, I miss EVERYTHING that goes along with living life and feeling alive. I cannot do this much longer and I am not afraid to admit that. I am 100% at my breaking point as I am sure countless others are. This isn't living, this is existing and it's horrible.
\
All of this. All of it.
I said it before, and I'll say it again. If this is how we have to live, I'll take my chances
If I am meant to die of this virus, I am meant to die of it.
At least I will go out living life, instead of hiding from it.
I heard of a friend of my coworker who died this week of a sudden heart attack. All I can think of is- damn he spent his last weeks and months on earth like this. I can't get that out of my head.
Maybe he had a trip planned last month that got cancelled because of this- and maybe that would have unknowingly been his last trip with his family. Making some final last memories.
But no. He spent his last days locked up in the house like a prisoner. Hiding from a virus. And that wasn't what did him in.
There are countless things out there that can kill you. Countless.
Someone mentioned a pandemic in the late 60s and yet Woodstock went on. Tons of people gathered in public. And yet, society survived.
It's honestly enough.
Look, I get it. I really do, we ALL want to be able to get "back to living life." But it will be different - I would bet anything on that. But are you really willing to risk having your children grow up with out you, or having to see you on Facetime in a hospital bed with tubes sticking out of you? Are you willing to risk that it could be your child in that bed - that you can't even visit? Having your child be alone in a hospital bed, and not being able to know what is going on because the doctor is way too busy to call you every day? I know the chances of that happening are low, but things like that are happening. To people right here on LI. People in their 30s and 40s, parents with young kids, are dying. Yes, this SUCKS, being stuck at home, places closed - I couldn't agree more (as someone who lives alone, I am craving social interaction!). But it's not as simple as "I'll take my chances" - the consequences for your family could be beyond devastating.
Yes the chances of me or my daughter dying of it are very low. And yes it does happen.
But so does a host of many other things that could kill my daughter or kill me.
So if I am going to hide from everything that can POSSIBLY kill us, we'd never leave the house.
Honestly, my risk of breast cancer is probably higher than dying of this virus.
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Mill188
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
At this point, I'm done. I wear my mask when I go out in public, but even that has to come to an end soon. I cannot see wearing a mask every time I leave the house.
Washing my hands more often? SURE! (but I already was a little bit OCD about that)
Adhering to modified social distancing guidelines (a restaurant that has to leave every other table empty) - SURE!
Adapting work schedules/working from home - SURE! Sign me up.
Anything else - nope.
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Hofstra26
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by chilltocam
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by Chai77
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
It does take away your freedom absolutely. But the post is what you are willing to do personally. I walk into a unit every day i work in which the patient is facing the glass door, intubated with hundreds of tubes/ lines/ iv poles with more wires I could count and dozens of bags of fluids/ medications, people alone, people dying alone. Working through this with this virus taking people’s lives, young, old, coworkers, Pediatrics, people to my colleagues or friends, people dying alone, the fear in the eyes of those somewhat conscious, it’s been so overwhelming for me and honestly I’ve broken down way more then once. I get many wouldn’t be willing to do that but after living through this, working IN this, having my own fears, seeing people like this, seeing families cry at the doors of the hospital because they can’t enter, those people.... I will never forget and I personally am willing to do whatever for the common good of all people whatever that may be because I don’t want to see another person die from this
I will start by saying I am in a really sh!tty place emotionally this week. Everything is overwhelming me at this point and I am normally a happy, positive person but this is becoming too much, even for me.
All of what you said is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine for a minute going through any of that. But, and I say this knowing FULL WELL I am not immune to this virus or a fate such as that, we STILL need to get back to living. Humans are not meant to live in isolation and this way of life isn't sustainable for a million reasons. The virus isn't going anywhere, people will die but the country and the world cannot simply shutdown indefinitely. At some point we all have to face this virus, hope they are correct in saying that MOST people will recover and be okay and then cross our fingers that over time we build up a herd immunity to this and it becomes "just another virus" that we have to deal with in our lives.
I will be completely honest (and I know this might not be the popular opinion) but I am DONE. Seriously. Emotionally and mentally I am spent. And it's NOT about a haircut or not being able to go shopping. It's about looking ahead and wondering how and when this ends. WHEN can I see my family and friends again??? And not from 6ft away with a mask, when I can see them and hug them and be together like we use to? WHEN can my kids go to school like NORMAL and socialize, learn, see friends and make memories. WHEN can I start making plans again for my life that are outside of these 4 walls? When???????
New normal? Seriously, f@#k that. I'm just going to say it because it's the truth. NOBODY wants a "new normal". NOBODY wants to spend their lives behind a mask from 6ft away, NOBODY wants to miss out on weddings, graduations, baptisms and the other countless wonderful events that make being alive so awesome. NOBODY wants their kids to wear a mask to school, or go to school for half a day, or never participate in assemblies or specials, or do remote learning. NOBODY wants a "new normal" and anyone who tries to drive that down your throat is lying. We ALL want our regular NORMAL and I think it's important that we figure out how to get back to that ASAP. People's mental and emotional health depend on that.
So I will continue to do my part for the "greater good", as I've had from the beginning, but not for much longer. I cannot live like this, I don't want my kids to live like this. I miss the hell out of my family and friends, I miss EVERYTHING that goes along with living life and feeling alive. I cannot do this much longer and I am not afraid to admit that. I am 100% at my breaking point as I am sure countless others are. This isn't living, this is existing and it's horrible.
\
All of this. All of it.
I said it before, and I'll say it again. If this is how we have to live, I'll take my chances
If I am meant to die of this virus, I am meant to die of it.
At least I will go out living life, instead of hiding from it.
I heard of a friend of my coworker who died this week of a sudden heart attack. All I can think of is- damn he spent his last weeks and months on earth like this. I can't get that out of my head.
Maybe he had a trip planned last month that got cancelled because of this- and maybe that would have unknowingly been his last trip with his family. Making some final last memories.
But no. He spent his last days locked up in the house like a prisoner. Hiding from a virus. And that wasn't what did him in.
There are countless things out there that can kill you. Countless.
Someone mentioned a pandemic in the late 60s and yet Woodstock went on. Tons of people gathered in public. And yet, society survived.
It's honestly enough.
Look, I get it. I really do, we ALL want to be able to get "back to living life." But it will be different - I would bet anything on that. But are you really willing to risk having your children grow up with out you, or having to see you on Facetime in a hospital bed with tubes sticking out of you? Are you willing to risk that it could be your child in that bed - that you can't even visit? Having your child be alone in a hospital bed, and not being able to know what is going on because the doctor is way too busy to call you every day? I know the chances of that happening are low, but things like that are happening. To people right here on LI. People in their 30s and 40s, parents with young kids, are dying. Yes, this SUCKS, being stuck at home, places closed - I couldn't agree more (as someone who lives alone, I am craving social interaction!). But it's not as simple as "I'll take my chances" - the consequences for your family could be beyond devastating.
I
But living in isolation and fear is not sustainable. I could get killed in a car accident tomorrow but I still drive my car. I could die in a plane crash but I still fly. We can all die at any point from a million different things but we keep on taking that risk so we can live and enjoy life. So why for this one particular virus have we decided that life as we know it has to completely stop and that we must live in isolation and fear with no end in sight? I'm struggling to understand that at this point. Sadly, people die and that's the hardest thing to accept for anyone. But while I'm alive, I want to live.
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| Posted 5/14/20 7:21 AM |
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
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I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
It does take away your freedom absolutely. But the post is what you are willing to do personally. I walk into a unit every day i work in which the patient is facing the glass door, intubated with hundreds of tubes/ lines/ iv poles with more wires I could count and dozens of bags of fluids/ medications, people alone, people dying alone. Working through this with this virus taking people’s lives, young, old, coworkers, Pediatrics, people to my colleagues or friends, people dying alone, the fear in the eyes of those somewhat conscious, it’s been so overwhelming for me and honestly I’ve broken down way more then once. I get many wouldn’t be willing to do that but after living through this, working IN this, having my own fears, seeing people like this, seeing families cry at the doors of the hospital because they can’t enter, those people.... I will never forget and I personally am willing to do whatever for the common good of all people whatever that may be because I don’t want to see another person die from this
I will start by saying I am in a really sh!tty place emotionally this week. Everything is overwhelming me at this point and I am normally a happy, positive person but this is becoming too much, even for me.
All of what you said is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine for a minute going through any of that. But, and I say this knowing FULL WELL I am not immune to this virus or a fate such as that, we STILL need to get back to living. Humans are not meant to live in isolation and this way of life isn't sustainable for a million reasons. The virus isn't going anywhere, people will die but the country and the world cannot simply shutdown indefinitely. At some point we all have to face this virus, hope they are correct in saying that MOST people will recover and be okay and then cross our fingers that over time we build up a herd immunity to this and it becomes "just another virus" that we have to deal with in our lives.
I will be completely honest (and I know this might not be the popular opinion) but I am DONE. Seriously. Emotionally and mentally I am spent. And it's NOT about a haircut or not being able to go shopping. It's about looking ahead and wondering how and when this ends. WHEN can I see my family and friends again??? And not from 6ft away with a mask, when I can see them and hug them and be together like we use to? WHEN can my kids go to school like NORMAL and socialize, learn, see friends and make memories. WHEN can I start making plans again for my life that are outside of these 4 walls? When???????
New normal? Seriously, f@#k that. I'm just going to say it because it's the truth. NOBODY wants a "new normal". NOBODY wants to spend their lives behind a mask from 6ft away, NOBODY wants to miss out on weddings, graduations, baptisms and the other countless wonderful events that make being alive so awesome. NOBODY wants their kids to wear a mask to school, or go to school for half a day, or never participate in assemblies or specials, or do remote learning. NOBODY wants a "new normal" and anyone who tries to drive that down your throat is lying. We ALL want our regular NORMAL and I think it's important that we figure out how to get back to that ASAP. People's mental and emotional health depend on that.
So I will continue to do my part for the "greater good", as I've had from the beginning, but not for much longer. I cannot live like this, I don't want my kids to live like this. I miss the hell out of my family and friends, I miss EVERYTHING that goes along with living life and feeling alive. I cannot do this much longer and I am not afraid to admit that. I am 100% at my breaking point as I am sure countless others are. This isn't living, this is existing and it's horrible.
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All of this. All of it.
I said it before, and I'll say it again. If this is how we have to live, I'll take my chances
If I am meant to die of this virus, I am meant to die of it.
At least I will go out living life, instead of hiding from it.
I heard of a friend of my coworker who died this week of a sudden heart attack. All I can think of is- damn he spent his last weeks and months on earth like this. I can't get that out of my head.
Maybe he had a trip planned last month that got cancelled because of this- and maybe that would have unknowingly been his last trip with his family. Making some final last memories.
But no. He spent his last days locked up in the house like a prisoner. Hiding from a virus. And that wasn't what did him in.
There are countless things out there that can kill you. Countless.
Someone mentioned a pandemic in the late 60s and yet Woodstock went on. Tons of people gathered in public. And yet, society survived.
It's honestly enough.
Look, I get it. I really do, we ALL want to be able to get "back to living life." But it will be different - I would bet anything on that. But are you really willing to risk having your children grow up with out you, or having to see you on Facetime in a hospital bed with tubes sticking out of you? Are you willing to risk that it could be your child in that bed - that you can't even visit? Having your child be alone in a hospital bed, and not being able to know what is going on because the doctor is way too busy to call you every day? I know the chances of that happening are low, but things like that are happening. To people right here on LI. People in their 30s and 40s, parents with young kids, are dying. Yes, this SUCKS, being stuck at home, places closed - I couldn't agree more (as someone who lives alone, I am craving social interaction!). But it's not as simple as "I'll take my chances" - the consequences for your family could be beyond devastating.
Yes, I will. Everyday is a risk. And it’s not only about people wanting to get back to their normal lives and routine. Why do we constantly ignore the fact that people are starving and not getting any income??
I lost my mom when I was 11, another aunt to lupus, an uncle to Flu complicated by Aids, another aunt to pneumonia complicated by AIDS - All leaving behind their little kids. That’s just the surface of death I experienced. I understand what the risk are and I’m willing to take it. I know whats it’s like to FaceTime a loved one who is about to die and it is gut wrenching. So I will take my chances. I understand death and because of my past I’m not willing to waste my life that is precious to live it in fear. However, if others want to stay home with their kids then I understand and that is their right. I don’t fault them at all, but I can’t live like that.
We can start opening things back and take precautions. I’m not even saying it has to be today or next week but by June I feel like something has got to give. It’s happening around us in other states, and tbh the fear of riots and anarchy that might come of this is more scary to me than the virus.
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| Posted 5/14/20 7:28 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
i'm willing to continue working 6 days a week so that people can stay home and feel safer by buying things online.
i'm willing to continue wearing a mask. i hate them, but i'll wear them.
i'm willing to have my temperature taken at work... which will start in a week or two.
i'm willing to continue to stay out of the way and stay home, when i'm not at work.
i'm willing to buy from small/local businesses as much as i can afford to.
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| Posted 5/14/20 7:41 AM |
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
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Posted by Chai77
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Assigned ID number? Oh HELL NO to that! You'd be essentially giving up ALL of your rights and freedoms as a citizen. For me, that would be taking this WAY too far. I sure hope our country wouldn't attempt such a thing.
"ALL your rights and freedoms"??? Geez, a little extreme, don't you think?
More like I don't want my kids and elderly parents dying, so yeah, I would gladly do whatever the scientists/researchers/doctors recommend.
Being assigned a number where you are tracked and not allowed to move freely as you wish day to day is most DEFINITELY giving up your rights and freedoms. Sorry, but I absolutely take issue with that level of governmental control as should everyone.
It does take away your freedom absolutely. But the post is what you are willing to do personally. I walk into a unit every day i work in which the patient is facing the glass door, intubated with hundreds of tubes/ lines/ iv poles with more wires I could count and dozens of bags of fluids/ medications, people alone, people dying alone. Working through this with this virus taking people’s lives, young, old, coworkers, Pediatrics, people to my colleagues or friends, people dying alone, the fear in the eyes of those somewhat conscious, it’s been so overwhelming for me and honestly I’ve broken down way more then once. I get many wouldn’t be willing to do that but after living through this, working IN this, having my own fears, seeing people like this, seeing families cry at the doors of the hospital because they can’t enter, those people.... I will never forget and I personally am willing to do whatever for the common good of all people whatever that may be because I don’t want to see another person die from this
I will start by saying I am in a really sh!tty place emotionally this week. Everything is overwhelming me at this point and I am normally a happy, positive person but this is becoming too much, even for me.
All of what you said is absolutely heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine for a minute going through any of that. But, and I say this knowing FULL WELL I am not immune to this virus or a fate such as that, we STILL need to get back to living. Humans are not meant to live in isolation and this way of life isn't sustainable for a million reasons. The virus isn't going anywhere, people will die but the country and the world cannot simply shutdown indefinitely. At some point we all have to face this virus, hope they are correct in saying that MOST people will recover and be okay and then cross our fingers that over time we build up a herd immunity to this and it becomes "just another virus" that we have to deal with in our lives.
I will be completely honest (and I know this might not be the popular opinion) but I am DONE. Seriously. Emotionally and mentally I am spent. And it's NOT about a haircut or not being able to go shopping. It's about looking ahead and wondering how and when this ends. WHEN can I see my family and friends again??? And not from 6ft away with a mask, when I can see them and hug them and be together like we use to? WHEN can my kids go to school like NORMAL and socialize, learn, see friends and make memories. WHEN can I start making plans again for my life that are outside of these 4 walls? When???????
New normal? Seriously, f@#k that. I'm just going to say it because it's the truth. NOBODY wants a "new normal". NOBODY wants to spend their lives behind a mask from 6ft away, NOBODY wants to miss out on weddings, graduations, baptisms and the other countless wonderful events that make being alive so awesome. NOBODY wants their kids to wear a mask to school, or go to school for half a day, or never participate in assemblies or specials, or do remote learning. NOBODY wants a "new normal" and anyone who tries to drive that down your throat is lying. We ALL want our regular NORMAL and I think it's important that we figure out how to get back to that ASAP. People's mental and emotional health depend on that.
So I will continue to do my part for the "greater good", as I've had from the beginning, but not for much longer. I cannot live like this, I don't want my kids to live like this. I miss the hell out of my family and friends, I miss EVERYTHING that goes along with living life and feeling alive. I cannot do this much longer and I am not afraid to admit that. I am 100% at my breaking point as I am sure countless others are. This isn't living, this is existing and it's horrible.
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All of this. All of it.
I said it before, and I'll say it again. If this is how we have to live, I'll take my chances
If I am meant to die of this virus, I am meant to die of it.
At least I will go out living life, instead of hiding from it.
I heard of a friend of my coworker who died this week of a sudden heart attack. All I can think of is- damn he spent his last weeks and months on earth like this. I can't get that out of my head.
Maybe he had a trip planned last month that got cancelled because of this- and maybe that would have unknowingly been his last trip with his family. Making some final last memories.
But no. He spent his last days locked up in the house like a prisoner. Hiding from a virus. And that wasn't what did him in.
There are countless things out there that can kill you. Countless.
Someone mentioned a pandemic in the late 60s and yet Woodstock went on. Tons of people gathered in public. And yet, society survived.
It's honestly enough.
I am wondering if we know the same person. My heart broke when I heard this.
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| Posted 5/14/20 7:45 AM |
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SecretlyTTC14
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Re: What are you WILLING to do?
Posted by TwinMommyToBoys
I’m willing to do whatever. I’ve seen more then I care to working in the hospital. I can’t see another person die from this, FaceTiming with families to say goodbye. The vaccine I can’t answer that because there isn’t one yet and no research.
As long as the spread stops and people stop dying from this; whatever it takes. A coworker of mine has family in Honduras. They are all assigned an ID number and can only leave their house once every 15 days based on their ID number, if it came to that, Id do that too. I don’t want my children to get sick. I do all I can to protect myself and actually health care workers have a lower infection rate as of now. I don’t want my kids growing up without me or my husband so whatever needs to be done
Wow, I'm sorry about what you have to see and go through working at a hospital, That being said, no friggan way that would I be ok with being told I can only leave my house once every 15 days. I hope they wouldn't try that here. I'm pretty sure that wouldn't go over well. Hearing this actually makes me relieved that so many civilians have been stock piling guns for so long. It's government overreach for sure. I've been saying it since the beginning of this whole thing, this might start a civil war.
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