AIBU to feel resentful that although I have been following lockdown rules and have children who have lost out on so bloody much at this stage, that so many of those around me who I would consider to be quite vulnerable are NOT being careful at all!
I understand there are many vulnerable people who continue to shield or socially distance, but honestly I feel I know so many people who have just carried on regardless while I've put my own life and that of my children on hold - for them!
Some examples include elderly relatives who despite having family willing to bring them what they need, continue visit shops for completely unnecessary items - wouldn't dream of wearing a mask either.
An older (morbidly obese) manager at work who has been coercing staff for weeks to return to the office to do a job which is actually much more efficiently done at home. This person too refuses to wear a mask (they're uncomfortable apparently) and has been breaking lockdown rules consistently.
Colleagues who have health issues and/or are almost hitting retirement age who are happy to sit in our tiny, unventilated office to do tasks they could easily do at home?!
A friend who cares for their elderly (and currently quite sick) parent, who thinks nothing of attending indoor parties at the weekends - yet talks of how concerned they are of carers 'bringing in germs'.
I feel so utterly frustrated at this point that I'm considering taking my kids to a playground and throwing them over the railings! I'm questioning why I continue this farce when so many of the people around me have absolutely no interest in protecting themselves. I've strongly supported the lockdown until this point but honestly am beginning to feel herd immunity is the only way forward.
I can't figure out if these people are genuinely lacking in intelligence or just don't realise how vulnerable they are. I've also had quite a few people say I'm wearing my mask unnecessarily in shops - they really don't seem to understand that most people who wear masks know full well they are for the benefit others.