I’m seeing lots of comments on here & social media about how isolation can be an indulgent time. I’m even participating in one myself in an attempt to occupy my anxious mind. But the reality of isolation when it’s only one or two family members rather than everyone is really hard to cope with.
Both my teens are in isolation at home & have been for almost a week. Test results hopefully back by Tuesday. On advice of GP & Infection Control matron, we are having zero contact other than leaving food/drink outside their bedroom doors & facetiming or talking through doors (I’m vulnerable due to depleted immune system). It’s killing me. I just want to hug them & I miss them so much it hurts. They are relatively well now after a few rough days but bored & missing their friends. They have their phones & laptops so they can chat with them but it’s not the same.
I really miss them. Even the eldest who is usually away at university. I miss hanging out with them, talking about their stuff, being silly. I know it isn’t forever but it hurts. Chatting via FaceTime or text is ok but really not the same. Also I don’t want them to see me upset & as soon as they pop up on my screen I feel tearful.
We just have to get through it. And hopefully the results will be negative & we can at least be together again.