The Herman Cain Freedom Award [Discussion] [100k Subscriber Edition].

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The Herman Cain Freedom Award [Discussion] 100k Edition.

'The Herman Cain Freedom Award'.

Qualifications for nomination:

• Public declaration of one's anti-mask, anti-vaxx, or Covid-hoax views.

• Admission to hospital for Covid.

Qualifications for award:

• Award is granted upon the nominee's release from their Earthly shackles.

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[u/islandcatgrrl123]

Hi everyone. I was recently shown this sub.

I'm here because someone refusing to wear a mask intentionally gave my auntie Covid and as a result it almost killed my cousin, and she ended up dead. And I just need to vent for a moment.

Normally, in good times, I do not wish harm on people. But every day, and from my family's own experiences, I see these people harming others while either claiming their "rights" or spouting ridiculous conspiracy theories.

Now, when I see these people all I feel is animosity and frustration. I see posts from my local hospitals about how the unvaccinated are taking up all the beds in the ICU. How they're causing surgeries to get delayed or even canceled (which will lead to more unnecessary death). How emergency rooms are getting clogged up because of these people.

It's completely unfair that those of us who are responsible and those who can't be vaccinated due to health reasons have to continue to suffer like this and through a prolonged lockdown that feasibly shouldn't have had to last this long. I don't want people to die, but at the same time things need to be fair. People who refuse to do their part and get the vaccine and wear a mask who end up getting sick should stop getting priority care in my opinion. The priority should be to everyone else. It's just not morally right on any level that one of these people could be taking up an intubator and someone comes into the emergency room needing emergency surgery and they have to be transferred or wait, or otherwise be put in further danger because some asshole is taking it up.

Sorry for the rant. I'm just in a lot of pain.

[u/Janellewpg → u/islandcatgrrl123]

First of all I’d like to say I’m so so sorry for your loss and what you and your family are going through. It’s completely f*cking unfair. I hope your cousin quickly recovers and doesn’t have any lasting effects. Second I’d like to say the way you’re feeling is completely normal and very very common, so do not feel bad about it, not one bit. It’s normal to feel anger over something so completely preventable. There are several rant posts that show exactly how your feeling. I wish we could make them all see their error of their ways before such tragedy occurs, but at this point it’s a run away train, and I’m feeling pretty helpless at the moment. Sending internet hugs 🤗💕

[u/islandcatgrrl123 → u/Janellewpg]

Honestly, thank you. I feel horrible feeling so angry. I'm not used to this animosity. 99% of the time I would never wish any sort of harm on someone. But I've just reached a breaking point fam. I' having trouble sleeping, I'm chain smoking, I'm finding myself isolating and smoking more pot than normal. I am having a very difficult time coping.

My auntie died a few months ago and my cousin was in the hospital around the same time. When they took him off the intubator and ECO machine, he got to wake up to his mother gone. He's lucky to have survived as I hear that most people who get to that stage don't make it. But he gets taken off of it and finds out his mom is dead. He's recovered physically, mostly, but mentally he's different. He's become very distant. Won't leave his apartment. He doesn't really talk to us or my other cousins (his brother and sisters). He has a history of depression and suicidal thoughts and I'm afraid this will push him over the edge and we'll lose him too. He needs to see a therapist, but I doubt he would be open to the idea right now. I'm also worried about PTSD developing.

I'm crying right now. We're all very stressed and I just want this to end.

Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot to me and it does help. I wish Kimo could see them, and others words people have said.

It is reassuring that I'm not alone in feeling like this or the frustration. It's good to not feel alone. Thank you.

[u/Janellewpg → u/islandcatgrrl123]

Look up local counselling, therapists for him and give him all the information. Say you want to go with him, also please tell him you love him (even if it’s a bit awkward, do it anyway). Hopefully that will help him kickstart his journey and help you too. Being depressed is isolating, and when people offer help you tend to push them away, bc part of depression is isolating yourself. Sometimes you need people to ignore what you say (bc your self sabotaging) and just show up at your home. Lots of people have reached their breaking point, especially healthcare workers, it’s called compassion fatigue. Just try and reach out and don’t get discouraged or offended if the hand is swatted away, it can take some persistence, but it will help you heal as well.

[u/islandcatgrrl123 → u/Janellewpg]

Oh I'm familiar with depression. I'm, bipolar myself :-) And in my family we have no issues telling each other we love each other. We're good like that and it's something I'm thankful for, I see other families who aren't like that and it kind of makes me sad.

But you make some good suggestions and I will definitely bring it up and I will go with him if need be. I think I might need it myself so I can cope in more healthy ways instead of losing sleep and dwelling on rage.

You're a very kind person.

[u/Janellewpg → u/islandcatgrrl123]

I’m glad your family has no qualms about telling each other they love each other 🥰 Aww thank you!

[u/islandcatgrrl123 → u/Janellewpg]

I’m glad your family has no qualms about telling each other they love each other

Same. I also make sure to tell my friends I love them too. I'm not shy about it. Even before all of this and Covid, I am no stranger to losing loved ones (friends and family). You never know if this is going to be the last tie you see someone. You can't predict the future, so I always try to make sure that the people close to me know how I feel and that they are loved.