To say that....

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Anyone who has not had covid, has kept their well paid, comfortable wfh job, stayed healthy and enjoyed the time with their families, has then been very fortunate throughout this time?

YANBU, I am one of those.

Work has been stressful for sure - but I’m at no risk and I’d rather that than the alternative.

My DH has wfh, dc have gotten on well together and none of my family have been sick. So I feel extremely fortunate. We've taken a financial cut but on the whole we've seen more of DH and managed well throughout inspite of anxiety and tears and all the rest. But I'd be very reluctant to share that with anyone because I'm very aware that not everyone is in this situation.

You cant ever walk in someone elses shoes and it's not fair to compare. I have had all of those things but on the flip side have had to deal with my 18yr old DS who has autism and constant anxiety about what is happening which has affected his mental health. Be continously worried about my dad who has had to have his chemo cancelled and changed for radiotherapy and for my elderly grandparents who are desperate to see family, even with the risks associated with that and having to decide if I prioritise and respect their feelings or stick to the rules and watch them grow sadder and more alone with god knows how long they have left anyway.
But hey I still have my well paid job that I work very hard at and am very grateful for.

I see myself as being particularly fortunate job wise, Ive been wfh since mid march and by the sounds of it will still be by next march. Partner was furloughed for 3 months on full wage. So financially we are better off (no commuting costs etc)

But my FIL had suspected covid in April (and is still suffering), partners BIL had it in April too, partners uncle had it in May.

I haven't seen my parents since early December and am unlikely to see them anytime soon as they live in a lockdown area

And my mental health has taken a battering with being at home for so long (although it did improve when partner was furloughed). I would quite happily go back to the office on Monday if I was allowed