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Hope22

(3,253 posts)
18. My mom gets worse every time she gets Covid.
Tue Dec 3, 2024, 12:51 AM
Dec 3

Each time less of her comes back but always the division exists. Very sad.

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sorry. Hug to ya. Eko Dec 3 #1
I'm so sorry. Baitball Blogger Dec 3 #2
I've lost some family to this madness, too, so I have some idea how you're feeling. Deuxcents Dec 3 #3
How dreadful for you, my dear Coventina . . . CaliforniaPeggy Dec 3 #4
After that, how did you leave it with your dad? soandso Dec 3 #5
We politely thanked each other for listening, and said goodbye. Coventina Dec 3 #7
Sorry to hear that, Coventina soandso Dec 3 #9
Nah NoRethugFriends Dec 3 #20
I'm VERY sorry. elleng Dec 3 #6
I wish he had died without me knowing about this ugly new chapter. Coventina Dec 3 #8
he probably changed ecstatic Dec 3 #10
He was always anti-abortion and anti-LGBT+, but never thought that there were plots and Coventina Dec 3 #12
Please see my comment below... Woodycall Dec 3 #25
I cannot stress enough barbtries Dec 3 #73
My mom gets worse every time she gets Covid. Hope22 Dec 3 #18
She has had Covid multiple times? jfz9580m Dec 3 #46
Yes at least four times. Hope22 Dec 3 #50
Sorry to hear thar jfz9580m Dec 3 #81
Yes she is tough! Takes a bounce for sure. Hope22 Dec 3 #84
Yikes jfz9580m Dec 3 #89
I try. Hope22 Dec 3 #93
Coventina SimplyHadEnough Dec 3 #23
81 Coventina Dec 3 #24
At age of 81, I would just let this slide. You will hurt yourself more than he is hurting you now. boston bean Dec 3 #49
I hear you boston bean. My mother and sister were a part of my family triad from #ell. Hope22 Dec 3 #66
Personal attacks require a line to be drawn. yardwork Dec 3 #75
Thank you. Hope22 Dec 3 #78
Easy to say, hard to do. maxsolomon Dec 3 #68
I agree Callie1979 Dec 3 #98
I had a similar thought about my mother. CrispyQ Dec 3 #57
I'm sorry, that sounds awful. BlueCheeseAgain Dec 3 #11
I'm so sorry for your loss. live love laugh Dec 3 #13
Yup. The same Fox News body snatchers took my dad as well. SunSeeker Dec 3 #14
I am so sorry, Coventina. HeartsCanHope Dec 3 #15
My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry for your pain. Hope22 Dec 3 #16
I'm sorry. Propaganda works. Hassler Dec 3 #17
I'm sorry, that must be incredibly painful. markodochartaigh Dec 3 #19
Something that may help you understand Woodycall Dec 3 #21
ANy way you know to watch it without cable? Amaryllis Dec 3 #102
You can watch it... Woodycall Dec 3 #106
You still need a link.I have a link to watch MSNBC for free. Was hoping not to have to pay. Dont have any streaming, Amaryllis Dec 4 #114
I am sorry LetMyPeopleVote Dec 3 #22
I'm so sorry you've lost your Dad that way. kimbutgar Dec 3 #26
My parents have fallen down the Fox News rabbit hole Diraven Dec 3 #27
My brother in law and his wife - the same. yardwork Dec 3 #76
I feel very bad for you Skittles Dec 3 #28
Thanks Skittles. I keep thinking how ashamed his mother would be. Coventina Dec 3 #29
I know a West Pointer who brings up trans folk, Soros, Hunter Biden Skittles Dec 3 #30
I tell them that we should love transsexuals. Once I was told, yes we do, but they shouldn't have more rights than others DontBelieveEastisEas Dec 3 #32
during the BLM protests Skittles Dec 3 #35
And even feelng the pain doesn't necessarily work. ShazzieB Dec 3 #86
When not much time, I try to stick to just 2 points. The 1st is that DontBelieveEastisEas Dec 3 #31
I am so sorry. Let us hope he will return to reality soon. LoisB Dec 3 #33
If only they could hear themselves. Figarosmom Dec 3 #34
they wanted Hillary locked up Skittles Dec 3 #37
Yeah its all Figarosmom Dec 3 #40
I'm never sure whether to feel scornful of... 3catwoman3 Dec 3 #108
Or the stories Figarosmom Dec 3 #112
Somewhat off-topic, but an amusing memory. Our older son... 3catwoman3 Dec 4 #113
Religion is a superstition. Linda ladeewolf Dec 3 #109
Thats true Figarosmom Dec 3 #111
I dunno Jilly_in_VA Dec 3 #85
I donno Figarosmom Dec 3 #88
So awful, so sorry for you Meowmee Dec 3 #36
they are white male repukes so they get a pass! Skittles Dec 3 #38
MAGAts are **SO** gullible for poorly rendered video fakes -- maybe we need a video of Blacks doing J6 ?? eppur_se_muova Dec 3 #105
I am so sorry to hear this. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 3 #39
I have no family thanks to dump CountAllVotes Dec 3 #41
Feeling bad for you. We have all lost one or two close friends or relatives. This time it is different. Jit423 Dec 3 #42
Some years ago, we were at an annual neighborhood holiday... 3catwoman3 Dec 3 #110
It's devastating watching loved ones fall for propaganda Niagara Dec 3 #43
Oh, my. That's a really tough one. leftyladyfrommo Dec 3 #44
They are stolen from us by FOX Tesha Dec 3 #45
I'm sorry Bettie Dec 3 #47
I'm so sorry. Losing family to a cult must be awful. Crunchy Frog Dec 3 #48
I'm sorry, Coventina. Its so sad Clouds Passing Dec 3 #51
Please do what you can to keep that bridge open. JohnnyRingo Dec 3 #52
Yes, I agree. Elessar Zappa Dec 3 #54
I understand your frustration and pain. Bluepinky Dec 3 #53
So sorry. I've generally liberal family members who've gotten wobbly over the years... haele Dec 3 #55
Very sorry to hear this. bluestarone Dec 3 #56
I just can't understand denying the Jan6 riot SCantiGOP Dec 3 #58
Sorry for you. Those are all the same things my cult-addled brother and sister travelingthrulife Dec 3 #59
I am so sorry. Fla Dem Dec 3 #60
I cannot imagine what you are going through. sellitman Dec 3 #61
Heartbreaking. Just so sad... Mike 03 Dec 3 #62
We lost our daughter. I'm so sorry. It's been very painful. Can't see my grand kids. She doesn't vaccinate them. onecaliberal Dec 3 #63
That's just awful. ismnotwasm Dec 3 #64
That is very hard, but having been there with my brother... NNadir Dec 3 #65
I had my last conversation with my step brother when he said all the liberals in MN were causing all the problems turbinetree Dec 3 #67
I lost my dad to Reagan for a few years AverageJoe Dec 3 #69
it is frightening how many fascists are walking among us cadoman Dec 3 #70
I imagine he was a good father to you when you were raised. hay rick Dec 3 #71
I'm so sorry. barbtries Dec 3 #72
I'm sorry for your loss. yardwork Dec 3 #74
I'm so sorry LittleGirl Dec 3 #77
I am so sorry for your loss. beveeheart Dec 3 #79
I understand wendyb-NC Dec 3 #80
I can't imagine how that must feel. I'm sorry. Scrivener7 Dec 3 #82
I didn't see anyone saying to change the subject to father memories. Festivito Dec 3 #83
Coventina. roamer65 Dec 3 #87
I'm so sorry you're facing this, Coventina Sundance1220 Dec 3 #90
It appears your fatyher has walked into a minefield. rasputin1952 Dec 3 #91
My parents were Republican but liberal when it came to social issues. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 3 #92
So sorry to hear this... Happy Hoosier Dec 3 #94
Trump has destroyed so many relationships. My former BFF of 36 years dumped me because I'm not MAGA. OMGWTF Dec 3 #95
Yeah, it sucks losing a family member. OldBaldy1701E Dec 3 #96
So sorry. I lost my brother to Fox, and then covid killed him. I hate these people, but I'm sorry you lost Dad. Evolve Dammit Dec 3 #97
To me, you're a hero for standing up for yourself and others that think along the same lines as you do. SWBTATTReg Dec 3 #99
I'm sorry for you (and him) The Mouth Dec 3 #100
Welcome to my world. oldmanlynn Dec 3 #101
Pops had chosen unwisely Blue Owl Dec 3 #103
My Heart Pucks mom Dec 3 #104
Do you love your father? CommonHumanity Dec 3 #107
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