My Dad died today. We had to withdraw life support due to Covid and secondary infections. He was immuno suppressed due to chemo (which he had nailed). It was the right decision, he had been so poorly since March and was going to have no quality of life.
He was 70. In the gym 3 times a week until March and has very young grandchildren.
I am sad but proud of my mum, brother and I for being there today. It was brutal. They aren’t lying about this disease it has changed the world forever. My dad had no retirement and spent lockdown having chemo, he did everything right and was so fit. It feels so unfair. 5/6 glasses of wine are helping even though I am exhausted! Not sure why I am posting other than to say until this disease is really prevalent in your life you don’t get it. I am going to have to speak at the funeral- I am the confident one- but I feel so worried about it.
I am so grateful we were with him. They aren’t lying it is a horrendous disease and I can’t imagine people being on their own. Guess I am after a handhold don’t feel like I can get it in real life - I am a the ‘strong one’
Something I got from my dad actually!