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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI'm waiting to hear that my cousin has died from Covid-19
My oldest cousin is named Sharon. Shes my only cousin who grew up in the same town as me. She has special needs; her family was closer to mine than to any other relatives because we always included her and treated her as a person. Her parents have both passed and shes lived in assisted living for several years. I love her.
Almost two weeks ago, I learned that she tested positive for Covid-19, but she had no symptoms and was in good spirits. Last Thursday she was taken to the hospital and given oxygen. There were signs she was getting better, but I learned today that shes on comfort measures only, which means they are just trying to keep her comfortable until she dies.
In a competent democracy, there would be measures in place by now that might have saved her life, but were stuck with Trump. Damn you, Trump. Damn you to Hell.
Thanks for listening. I just really needed to vent to someone who would sympathize.
handmade34
(22,756 posts)Nevilledog
(51,101 posts)tblue37
(65,340 posts)sheshe2
(83,754 posts)I am so sorry.
Phoenix61
(17,003 posts)JohnnyLib2
(11,211 posts)and angry with you. Thanks for loving and including her all along.
jpak
(41,757 posts)MizLibby
(289 posts)My love is with Sharon and you. This sucks so much and Trump will eventually pay...somehow.
Jarqui
(10,124 posts)Sometimes imagining Nov 4 headlines has given me some relief:
"Trump Fired!
Americans overwhelmingly dump the most corrupt, immoral and heartless politician in US history"
renate
(13,776 posts)I am so sorry for you and for Sharon.
MLAA
(17,288 posts)💖💖💖to you and peace to Sharon
malaise
(268,989 posts)One more of the Killa Con's victims
chowder66
(9,068 posts)BainsBane
(53,032 posts)That's got to be so hard.
bdamomma
(63,849 posts)for you and Sharon.
We are here.
Meowmee
(5,164 posts)That is a tragedy hugs to you
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Healing vibes on the way to you both. 💗💗💗
Boogiemack
(1,406 posts)It's tough as shit what you are going thru. I know.
Sloumeau
(2,657 posts)alwaysinasnit
(5,066 posts)cate94
(2,810 posts)And her pain.
Silver Gaia
(4,544 posts)Love to you. Peace be with you.
essaynnc
(801 posts)I hope that she hasn't been in much pain. warm thoughts to you and those that loved her.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)This just breaks my heart and makes me so angry at the same time. It just didn't have to be this bad.
My heart goes out to both of you. Sending you healing thoughts and compassion.
Botany
(70,504 posts)Say no more. I wish you, your cousin, your family, and your friends well.
This song me through some tough times.
Karadeniz
(22,513 posts)Who is handling the funeral? I know I sound cold, but I'm too practical. I really do regret how life has treated her. This is nothing but sad...except for how your family treated her. I'm sure she loved you for it.
EndlessWire
(6,526 posts)We should all get living wills made up with people of our choice to make the decisions.
K., I am so sorry for you and your family, for Sharon, and for her caregivers working in such tragic circumstances. Every life is precious; every life a life well lived. Hang in there.
The Polack MSgt
(13,188 posts)blm
(113,057 posts)Eko
(7,282 posts)One of mine died on Monday night. I dont really know how you are feeling but I am feeling anger, rage and immense sadness. I know the sadness will become less every day, I hope the anger and rage dont.
Eko.
niyad
(113,302 posts)Loved ones. We are here for you.
bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)Dakota Flint
(219 posts)All I can say is that I am crying too! All my warmth and love to you!
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)it to trump. It multiplies one's hatred toward him exponentially. Every loved one who dies is a trauma in life. Many have lost loved ones to police killings, many have lost loved ones to utter accidenal happenstance, or to horrible, painful disease. Guess losing a loved one to trump is no different.
Medics have learned so much since my dad died in May. Good vibes your way and hoping your cousin pulls through!!
MontanaMama
(23,314 posts)I am so sorry this is happening. ☮️
iluvtennis
(19,852 posts)niyad
(113,302 posts)for you. Remember that your DU family is here for you, holding you in support and love.
flying-skeleton
(696 posts)🙏🙏🙏
lunatica
(53,410 posts)I dont blame you for being mad. Who wouldnt be?!
Hugs to you.
onecaliberal
(32,854 posts)Backseat Driver
(4,392 posts)and, if I may, approach and send you a virtual dear Clash City Rocker.
calimary
(81,250 posts)Thank you for allowing us to keep this vigil with you. Youre not alone in this struggle.