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Anyone else's eyes keep leaking?

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Dementedswan · 18/03/2020 23:56

My eyes keep filling up, everywhere I look all i can see is the results of this virus.

My poor children, they hate school but are absolutely gutted that its finished. 'But man what about the easter bunny' will we still have Easter? But mam what about summer holidays?

They are 9 and 8, worried about it all, we are in high risk group so they cant even play out with their friends on the field in front of our house. Theyve spent the last few days watching others play. Our primary is brilliant very proactive so we weighed up risks and sent them in. Now its closed from friday, which I fully support and agree with. They are facing months of not seeing any of their friends, grandparents etc.

My oldest birthday is in may, he would like a laptipn for his school work. What are the chances of having that? We've promised since he was 8 he could have one for his tenth.

This situation is just so shit and I'm sat here with tears rolling down my face at their loss.

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Ginandtonic4all · 19/03/2020 06:41

Yes. And can't seem to stop. Thinking about my own situation, others, the vulnerable. I want to help and be helped just not sure how to go about it.

crazydiamond222 · 19/03/2020 07:00

@MintToBee 'DH has pretty much lost his as he's self employed. No one wants a Decorator right now'

We do! We are mid way doing an extension and continuing to employ trades.

ShePersisted · 19/03/2020 07:21

Cried most of the night last night, and seeing my two off to school, I'm crying again.

Vinylsamso · 19/03/2020 07:31

You have got to learn to be more resilient than this. Sorry but it’s the truth! Crying because you cant buy I laptop!? Crying about the “loss” of the Easter bunny not coming.. wow. Toughen up, seriously. In trouble is around the corner as we are led to believe atm you will not cope at all.

PotholeParadise · 19/03/2020 07:44

She's crying because her son is asking for a laptop to keep up with school, and she can't afford one now. So she's panicking about him falling behind with his education, and what knock-on effect that could have on his educational opportunities later.

IpanemaGallina · 19/03/2020 07:51

I was okay until I spoke to my grandfather yesterday. He’s 99 and he just sounded so sad about not seeing us for a while. He’s usually so chipper, I’d never heard sadness in his voice like that. Made me weepy all day, also reading about brave NHS staff, heroic teachers and the kindness of strangers helping elderly people get the provisions they need.

AxisOfDick · 19/03/2020 08:05

I’ve been in tears a lot this week and I’m on of the very fortunate ones.

I cannot stop thinking about the self employed, the elderly, the ones who won’t be able to leave violent relationships.

I’m scared about civil unrest and of losing my parents

Once I knew what was happening with the schools though, I felt slightly better. No idea how long my food has to last...

Itwasntme1 · 19/03/2020 10:09

@Vinylsamso I think people are upset about the enormity- the things listed on this thread are just examples.

People will lose their jobs, we might not see friends and relatives for weeks or months, businesses will close, and tragically some people will die.

Telling people to be more resilient doesn’t help. Suggesting things that might improve resilient might. Walks, limiting the news, doing a little planning, remembering to laugh and play with the kids.

People who show their emotions can sometimes cope much better than the stiff upper lip brigade- we are all different. I think we need to be kind rather than dismissive😊.

Vinylsamso · 19/03/2020 10:16

I don’t want to be mean but I feel it’s true. If you crumble in the early days then what’s to come?

You have to pull yourselves together for the sake of your children. If you’re sad, they will be sad.

I would not have commented if someone said they’re lost their income or something huge but these are such menial things. I just think people need to focus and prepare for much harder times.

Can’t you explain to your children that everyone’s in the same boat over these things? I don’t see why they won’t accept that because mine ha e with ease.

Vinylsamso · 19/03/2020 10:19

If she explains to the school they have absolutely no devices to do school work on or access internet I’m almost certain they would lend her one. However my 9 yr old has no laptop either. There is no requirement for them to use a laptop.
Use a pen and paper!

PlomBear · 19/03/2020 10:21

I felt okay until today!

At least it’s not WW3. That would be terrifying.

Findumdum1 · 19/03/2020 10:22

Why can't you order a laptop for him now and put it away? Amazon are still doing deliveries.

Itwasntme1 · 19/03/2020 10:22

I admit I had a wobble last night when I realised my nephew would never be in primary school again and would miss out in his last day etc.

It’s not that big a deal in he grand scheme of things. My parents are in a high risk group, my sister is self employed, I live alone and am worried I will be incredibly lonely if we lock down.

But for some reason it was the leaving day for an eleven year old that made me well up. It’s not one thing that Is upsetting people, it’s the cumulative impact of lots of things. One little thing can be the trigger.

💐

YouAreTheEggManIAmTheWalrus · 19/03/2020 10:26

Have to admit to shedding a few last night yes. For the old people who can’t get their necessities. For the thousands of people who will succumb to this and for those who will lose family members, businesses, livelihoods. My sons exams are cancelled, his while school life ended overnight. And whilst a lot worse will happen I still got upset he’ll miss out on his last few months, prom, seeing many of his friends again etc.

But we have to focus on the positives. This will potentially change the world forever, we will come together as a community more, it will be a great leveller. We will come to appreciate life more, the simple things. We can reconnect with our families. A lot of society and the economy will need to be rebuilt from the ground up and really thats been needed for a very long time. Its natural to be upset and we will no doubt all feel grief or one form or another. We need to remain philosophical and focus on the good that will come of this, otherwise it has the potential to really grind us down.

SimonJT · 19/03/2020 16:40

My boyfriend was laid off from his job today, he was four months off qualifying in his career. We can get by without the money, but we’re worried what impact this will have on his citizenship application.

wonderstuff · 19/03/2020 16:58

I cried this morning when Vasos teared up on Virgin Radio talking about his 16 year old having her last day at school today. It's rubbish, proper shit for so many people. I think it's the inevitability that it's going to get worse before it gets better and we seem so powerless really. I'm also so tired, my head is so full of stuff bouncing around I'm struggling to sleep and that's making me teary.

ilovebagpuss · 19/03/2020 17:07

I’m teary too you can be sad for the small losses your family are suffering and not as some people suggest be being feeble. Of course we all pull ourselves together and know there are bigger fish to fry but we are allowed to feel sad for the huge changes we are having to grapple with.
I work in a nursing home and one of our residents husband said he was so sorry not to be able to visit his wife as he’d promised her father all those years ago he’d always take care of her. That made me teary.

LadyTiredWinterBottom2 · 19/03/2020 17:10

I had my first leaky eye moment this morning. I've had a couple since.

It's so much for the small people to process. Imagine all the fucktard parents who don't give a shit as well

moita · 19/03/2020 19:51

Saw a friend when I went for a walk earlier. Felt very sad when we said goodbye. Don't know when I will see her again. She text me just now saying she is self-isloating as she has underlying health conditions.

GinDrinker00 · 19/03/2020 20:07

I’ve cried loads. It’s my sons birthday next week, we had loads planned. My parents were going to visit for the first time in 6 months and he was really looking forward it. All cancelled. My parents can’t take the risk. Also tearing up over the fact I may never see my grand parents again either.
Life’s fucking shit. I miss the pokemon go summer.

Jellykat · 19/03/2020 21:04

I cried for the first time yesterday, finding it hard to sleep too..

Im self employed and now have no income, with bills arriving and very little savings, plus i'm single and all my social interactions revolved around work...

My eldest son lives in a city and is beginning to find it difficult buying food, im so worried for him..

Jennywasafriendofminee · 19/03/2020 23:00

I think you need to have your little cry then pull yourself together. Things are going to get a lot worse and we need to be the Sarah Connors (Terminator) and Trinitys (Matrix) of this unfolding fucking nightmare. We can get into character and face this like the strong characters we are for our families.

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