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I’m not doing this shit anymore

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struggling8888 · 21/02/2021 13:41

I’ve had enough!!!!!!! I’m sick to death of walking around my boring area, sick of the muddy fucking park and having to feed my baby in the cold because we’re not allowed indoors.

I hate the fact we’ve gone into mass fucking hysteria over a virus where 1/3 of people who get it don’t even realize and the vast majority of others get mild flu symptoms AT MOST.

I thought the vaccine was going to be our way out of this shit but no - suddenly there are new variants, it’s not good enough for the whole of the UK to be vaccinated - the WHOLE WORLD has to be vaccinated before we’re truly safe, and we’re now aiming for zero fucking Covid which was NEVER the original aim.

I just want family and friends to come round my house, indoors. I want to go to shops and sit in a cafe and not have to stand in a bloody queue to get in. I want someone to take my baby off me for one bloody afternoon so I can have a bit of peace and quiet.

I thought I’d feel better now the warmer weather’s here but I don’t at all. DP and I had a row earlier because he said it’s hard for him too and it’s not all about me. I never said it was, but surely I’m allowed to have a rant about how shit this is to my own partner?!!

I want the madness to end, now.

OP posts:
mandes1 · 21/02/2021 21:57

@Sadsiblingatsea

I agree OP. The ones promoting lockdowns are not the ones suffering because of them. They all have safe jobs or are on furlough. Join the Great Reopening group on Telegram to find your local group supporting those who want an end to lockdown.
I can't believe what I am reading!
Poppyliveshere · 21/02/2021 21:57

@BonnesVacances

I hear you OP. I just want DD(19) to be able to get out of bed 10 months after getting Covid. I want DS(16) to be able to go back to school without worrying he's going to bring the coronavirus home again without realising he had it, and reinfect her. Ditto DH who's a teacher. I want DD to get the vaccine so she's protected but the GP won't give it to her yet. I want to rewind a year to when DD only had ME and not the heart condition now she has as well. But most of all I want everything to go back to normal for everyone else so they can all live happily ever after and stop whingeing about living the life I've lived for the past 5 years.
❤️❤️❤️
TooManyPlatesInMotion · 21/02/2021 21:57

@HopingForOurRainbowBaby

You do realise things won't be going back to the way they were before Covid and if they do it won't be for a long time yet.
Really constructive for all on this thread... Thanks. Hmm
CaughtInTheCovid · 21/02/2021 21:59

OP I’m with you. A one year old and 3.5 year old and I’m done. Struggling so much now. Once my own family are vaccinated and past the immunity point im going to see them. Sorry it’s cruel and selfish etc etc but I can’t do this any more.

nellyburt · 21/02/2021 21:59

[quote ZooKeeper19]@struggling8888 I just want my friend who died in ICU to be able to hold her 2yo son and newborn daughter at least once in her life. But that will not happen. Her son cries for her, her husband is now alone with a newborn baby daughter who will never know how much her mum loved her.
My friend was 33, healthy, sporty and she died. She contracted covid and died
I hate all selfish bastards who think "I've had enough". Please just stop and think about the ones who died because someone could not be bothered to wear a facemask.[/quote]
I'm so sorry for your loss Thanks utterly devastating.

willowsandroses · 21/02/2021 22:01

[quote ZooKeeper19]@struggling8888 I just want my friend who died in ICU to be able to hold her 2yo son and newborn daughter at least once in her life. But that will not happen. Her son cries for her, her husband is now alone with a newborn baby daughter who will never know how much her mum loved her.
My friend was 33, healthy, sporty and she died. She contracted covid and died
I hate all selfish bastards who think "I've had enough". Please just stop and think about the ones who died because someone could not be bothered to wear a facemask.[/quote]
Absolutely tragic but how unfair to ‘blame’ OP for this. She has not mentioned nor wearing a face mask and to be honest I don’t think that’s an issue for most people.

It’s the fact that we are alone, that we have nowhere to go and are struggling with days in the house cooped up with young, young babies and children.

My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones. It doesn’t make the situation any less shit, and it is unfair to place responsibility for this at our door. OP did not kill your friend. So don’t give her a hard time.

Fembot123 · 21/02/2021 22:02

[quote ZooKeeper19]@struggling8888 I just want my friend who died in ICU to be able to hold her 2yo son and newborn daughter at least once in her life. But that will not happen. Her son cries for her, her husband is now alone with a newborn baby daughter who will never know how much her mum loved her.
My friend was 33, healthy, sporty and she died. She contracted covid and died
I hate all selfish bastards who think "I've had enough". Please just stop and think about the ones who died because someone could not be bothered to wear a facemask.[/quote]
A young relative of mine died of Covid too and I would never tarnish his memory by using it as a stick to beat people with, shame on you.

Fembot123 · 21/02/2021 22:05

@struggling8888

Thanks Chocolate - I wish I’d posted in the parenting section now x

@Fembot123 he’s 11 months but not very mobile yet.

My DD used to make that noise whenever she was in the buggy, which was fun..😂 she wasn’t mobile at the time either so it may be frustration
nellyburt · 21/02/2021 22:06

For those piling in on zookeeper19, please realise she is grieving.

faerin · 21/02/2021 22:08

[quote ZooKeeper19]@struggling8888 I just want my friend who died in ICU to be able to hold her 2yo son and newborn daughter at least once in her life. But that will not happen. Her son cries for her, her husband is now alone with a newborn baby daughter who will never know how much her mum loved her.
My friend was 33, healthy, sporty and she died. She contracted covid and died
I hate all selfish bastards who think "I've had enough". Please just stop and think about the ones who died because someone could not be bothered to wear a facemask.[/quote]
Imagine saying this about the flu, or any other virus that kills people.

We have made the world a lonely, miserable place, and people like you see fit to blame people suffering cruelly for it for the deaths of others.

If she died of the another contagious illness that can also kill, would you see fit to treat others like this? Your friend died of a highly contagious virus. She was not murdered.

Fembot123 · 21/02/2021 22:08

@nellyburt

For those piling in on zookeeper19, please realise she is grieving.
She is not the only one, it’s a deeply unpleasant post.
LouJ85 · 21/02/2021 22:08

I hate all selfish bastards who think "I've had enough".

"I've had enough" are not the words of a selfish person - they are the words of a person at their emotional limits. There's an incredibly vast difference.

nellyburt · 21/02/2021 22:09

As is your reply @Fembot123

willowsandroses · 21/02/2021 22:09

I’m certainly not piling in on her but I do feel that post was unfair.

My mum died from cancer when I was a teenager. I remember amongst feelings of sadness and grief and loss and anger feeling resentment because of her illness. I still occasionally feel resentment that I have been denied her support as I went from adolescent to adult.

Do those feelings of resentment make me a bad, selfish person? Or just human?

See what I’m saying?

Fembot123 · 21/02/2021 22:11

@nellyburt

As is your reply *@Fembot123*
In your opinion, I stick by it. My young relative was a doctor and he’d have been disgusted if I was using his story in that way.
LouJ85 · 21/02/2021 22:12

@willowsandroses

I’m certainly not piling in on her but I do feel that post was unfair.

My mum died from cancer when I was a teenager. I remember amongst feelings of sadness and grief and loss and anger feeling resentment because of her illness. I still occasionally feel resentment that I have been denied her support as I went from adolescent to adult.

Do those feelings of resentment make me a bad, selfish person? Or just human?

See what I’m saying?

Flowers I lost my mum as a child, too. There's nothing harder than navigating childhood and then adulthood without your mum.

HopingForOurRainbowBaby · 21/02/2021 22:12

I don't care about the NHS. Well let's hope you never need it then!!

Fembot123 · 21/02/2021 22:12

Or suggesting he was killed by someone, he was killed by a virus.

CaughtInTheCovid · 21/02/2021 22:13

That’s incredibly sad but I’m surprised that hasn’t made the news (mother of newborn and toddler, mother age 33 and perfectly healthy). That really is the 0.0001% risk patient. Awful.

WingingItSince1973 · 21/02/2021 22:13

I am so sad for anyone feeling unable to cope. We've sadly had a suicide near us. A young man. Broke my heart that he felt this was the only solution. Just for context yes covid can be very mild. 3 weeks ago I nearly caved in a went to see my parents. I'm so glad I didn't as I tested positive for covid a few days later with hardly any symptoms. If I hadn't tested I would have spread it and unfortunately my parents might not have had as mildly as me. I'm so so glad I didn't go and see them. Who knows if I'll have health problems on top of my existing health issues. I'm also homeschooling my 5 year old dgs so my daughter can still work. Its hard work with my illnesses and bless him he's so good for me but I also have a 14 dd who doesn't sleep and doesn't function well during the day as she misses friends and family. Love to all those struggling and those still suffering from long covid or serious mental health issues. Xxx

nellyburt · 21/02/2021 22:13

Stand by saying shame on you to someone clearly grieving? Good for you.

Original poster
struggling8888 · 21/02/2021 22:14

Thanks to Willow, Fembot, Lou and all the other posters who have supported me on this thread. I’m feeling extremely low and it has meant a lot x

OP posts:
willowsandroses · 21/02/2021 22:15

Grief doesn’t exempt people entirely nelly

I’m surprised that case didn’t make the news as well caught

WingingItSince1973 · 21/02/2021 22:16

ZooKeeper19 that is absolutely tragic. I can't even imagine how they are coping. Huge hugs x

Fembot123 · 21/02/2021 22:16

@nellyburt

Stand by saying shame on you to someone clearly grieving? Good for you.
Yes, they should be bloody ashamed and no they don’t hold a patent on grief.
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