Coronavirus **support** thread
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Sep 2020
10:28am, 19 Sep 2020
515 posts
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forest plodder
That's really tough MM. Are you able to at least video call, or is she not able to cope with that? I am so grateful to live in an age of technology, as I get sent video clips and photos of my gorgeous new granddaughter and my other daughter's new rescue puppy. |
Sep 2020
10:33am, 19 Sep 2020
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Grast_girl
MM - I know it's nowhere near a replacement for seeing her in person, but could your brother facetime/zoom/whatever while he's there, or would that confuse her too much?
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Sep 2020
10:38am, 19 Sep 2020
19,050 posts
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Serendippily
((MM))
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Sep 2020
11:08am, 19 Sep 2020
36,956 posts
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DocM
i think the issue with care homes is one of the most difficult problems to find a reolution to and i have so much sympathy for those who have loved ones that they can see so little of. Distance kept my brothers from seeing my dad in his final months (pre covid) but I did all i could to be their eyes and ears in their abscence. Me and dad talked about them and kept them with my dad in that way (he had dementia) I hope that your brother can do that for you MM
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Sep 2020
11:09am, 19 Sep 2020
493 posts
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CK2
So hard MM! I hope you’re able to find a way to stay in touch.
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Sep 2020
11:15am, 19 Sep 2020
11,467 posts
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geordiegirl
This is the super hard bit but I really hope you can stay in touch using technology although I fear that may not be fully possible and pray you can get to see her soon MM. On the unknown lasting effects. My friends husband had covid back in May, he had fairly mild symptoms but was pretty fit, I think he’s 40/41 and he cycled 40+ miles daily more at weekends yet 4 months on he still can’t cycle anywhere near that once let alone daily. And I know I’ve mentioned before my colleagues brother had it April time & is left with clots on his lungs he’s back at work but still can’t exert himself much - this from an ex rugby player. |
Sep 2020
11:40am, 19 Sep 2020
44 posts
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kaysdee
JR, can you see how contradictory your position comes across? We all get it, you don’t believe the consequences of the virus exist and you don’t like how your freedoms have been removed. The rest of us are just sheep and ridiculous for acting in a way we’ve been shown can make A difference. You refuse to stop seeing your family, which is your own prerogative, yet by your own admission have altered your behaviour and societal contact because your parents have told you it makes them feel safer and even though you don’t agree with it, will do it for their sake. Can you not see? You said “my family is my priority & no one should be made to feel guilty for that“ Aren’t we all? My husband has cancer and a rare, young onset dementia. I have 3 teenagers, one is extremely clinically vulnerable with lifelong physical/learning disabilities and health issues, one is doing her GCSE’s this next year, my youngest has Aspergers. I was furloughed for 6 months and just started back at work this week (is my job safe? Who knows) - mine is the only income. We’ve had no respite and it’s hard, damned hard. We’ve all been affected. We all wish it was different. You know what though? It isn’t! The virus is real. I will do whatever is required to keep them safe. I’ve lived my life within the rules for the past 6 months. I’m not scared and anxious, my younger two have had whatever reduced contact that was allowed in the guidelines at the time. My children are responsible kids. They haven’t been to mass parties and being asked to wear a mask in the corridor at school hasn’t traumatised them. They will happily do as asked. I haven’t sacrificed their well-being for their brother/father’s. I live in the NE and I wish these new restrictions weren’t necessary, but we’re going to follow them. Do I agree with every nuanced guideline? No. But I understand it is for the greater good to suppress transmission. So, in your own words “my family is my priority & no one should be made to feel guilty for that“. I’m not a sheep because I wear a mask and follow social distancing and whatever else. My family is clearly vulnerable. Your solution is to tell families like mine to just stay home if we’re all that bothered, so that you can have a holiday, go to the theatre, pub, whatever? How arrogant. You do understand that disabled people already live a life full of barriers and restriction prior to all this and your solution is just to compound that so everyone else can have a jolly old time? If we’re “all in this together” I’d much prefer the option of societal restriction and everyone doing their bit so that everyone has a shot at a life until they figure this out. |
Sep 2020
11:41am, 19 Sep 2020
24,699 posts
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fetcheveryone
I've had several people contact me in one way or another to explain their feelings about some of the discussion that's gone on in this thread. The overall feeling is that it's been steered away from its original purpose, which was for Fetchies to talk about how CV19 is affecting them and their families; and to provide support for everyone who would like it. Instead, it's become dominated by seemingly unresolvable views on the nature of the pandemic, and pushed many contributors away from the thread. I always try to defend people's ability to say what they want to say, but in this case, I think it's important to reestablish the original purpose of this thread (which DocM as originator has worked very hard to curate and maintain). To resolve this, I've created a separate discussion thread, where those of you who wish to debate the grander scheme of things may do so; leaving those of you who are just looking for some support to be able to get it. Here's the discussion thread: fetcheveryone.com/forum/coronavirus-discussion-thread-61609 Thanks. |
Sep 2020
11:44am, 19 Sep 2020
13,104 posts
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Ultracat
Kaysdee wow you have it tough but you have a great attitude, you have my respect and hope you and your family are safe.
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Sep 2020
11:45am, 19 Sep 2020
13,105 posts
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Ultracat
Thanks fetch
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