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COVID-19: What does it mean for people in ICU and for families?

Posted by Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor @rosemarya, Mar 15, 2020

Becoming ill with COVID-19 is a uniquely isolating and scary time for all of us, especially you are in the hospital or ICU. Everywhere people are being asked to practice social distancing, many ICUs and hospitals are restricting or not allowing visitors. Luckily this community is virtually open any time all the time to connect with others. If you or a loved one are in ICU right now because of COVID-19 or for any other reason, our ears and hearts are open to let you know you are not alone.

Are you in the hospital right now and want to chat with others? Is your family member in the hospital and you're not able to visit?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Intensive Care (ICU) Support Group.

mutwo | @mutwo | Jun 1, 2020
In reply to @becsbuddy "@mutwo I am so glad you’re working on staying positive and being busy. That’s the best..." + (show)
@becsbuddy

@mutwo I am so glad you’re working on staying positive and being busy. That’s the best medicine! As for the tapes, tell the judge that you have them and would be willing to share, but don’t just send them. If the judge wants to listen to then, he’ll ask.
Now, if you don’t mind, I’m going all the way back to the beginning—you so lovingly talk about you husband, but what put him in the hospital in the first place? You said something about an accident. Do you mind my asking?

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Thank you for your advice...that’s what I will do. He was hit by a car while riding his bike. I love him dearly but I dnt kno if he loved me the same...he always said love takes time. And I understood because we r all unique. Just because I was eager to love doesn’t make someone wrong for not being the same. It was a hit and run. I’ve called the detective a few times but he says they r still investigating. And I really am enjoying gardening ☺️I’m learning

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mutwo | @mutwo | Jun 1, 2020
In reply to @fiesty76 "@mutwo, Good for you for "working on yourself and staying busy". Your positive approach and attitude..." + (show)
@fiesty76

@mutwo, Good for you for "working on yourself and staying busy". Your positive approach and attitude will continue to serve you well during these difficult days. I also find one of the best and surest antidotes for me during stressful times is spending time working in my yard and taking walks. Got a chuckle at one of your earlier posts about the differences between you and your husband. Another instance of how often it is that opposites really do attract.

Was also wondering if perhaps you might consider contacting your local Adult Protection Service. They can often intervene in situations of high family discord. Might be worth a call to see if they could also use tools at their disposal to advocate for you and your husband.

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Knowing that I was able to give u a chuckle, gave me one☺️. I didn’t think of adult protective services, that is a great idea. I’m going to call in the morning

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jun 15, 2020
In reply to @mutwo "Knowing that I was able to give u a chuckle, gave me one☺️. I didn’t think..." + (show)
@mutwo

Knowing that I was able to give u a chuckle, gave me one☺️. I didn’t think of adult protective services, that is a great idea. I’m going to call in the morning

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@mutwo. Have you been able to learn anything in the past couple of weeks? I’m hoping all is well with you. Just remember, we’re here for you, Please let us know what happens. Can you?

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mutwo | @mutwo | Jun 16, 2020
In reply to @becsbuddy "@mutwo. Have you been able to learn anything in the past couple of weeks? I’m hoping..." + (show)
@becsbuddy

@mutwo. Have you been able to learn anything in the past couple of weeks? I’m hoping all is well with you. Just remember, we’re here for you, Please let us know what happens. Can you?

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Hi Becky ... I pray all is well for you and your family . I have been able to talk with him more. He is improving : ). I was allowed to give him an iPad last week and I dropped some books and magazines off to him today... he still has the tracheostomy but he is speaking better than he was before. Patience is what I am learning to practice. Thank you so much for checking on us...I love all of you...you have helped me so very much during this hard time...

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lioness | @lioness | Jun 16, 2020

@mutwo Hi This is Lioness . Im so happy to hear the message you sent Becky . Glad your husband is getting better and you can see him now . Preserverance is what it took , good for you

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jun 16, 2020
In reply to @mutwo "Hi Becky ... I pray all is well for you and your family . I have..." + (show)
@mutwo

Hi Becky ... I pray all is well for you and your family . I have been able to talk with him more. He is improving : ). I was allowed to give him an iPad last week and I dropped some books and magazines off to him today... he still has the tracheostomy but he is speaking better than he was before. Patience is what I am learning to practice. Thank you so much for checking on us...I love all of you...you have helped me so very much during this hard time...

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@mutwo I am so happy to hear from you! Your spirits seem so much lighter! It sounds like you’ve been able to see your husband. Have his daughters relented a little? See him as often as you are able—you’re his best medicine. Becky

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mutwo | @mutwo | Jun 17, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@mutwo Hi This is Lioness . Im so happy to hear the message you sent Becky..." + (show)
@lioness

@mutwo Hi This is Lioness . Im so happy to hear the message you sent Becky . Glad your husband is getting better and you can see him now . Preserverance is what it took , good for you

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Hello Lioness ☺️😊☺️Thank you for encouraging me and having an ear to listen when no one else would💞I pray all is well for you and your family♥️

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mutwo | @mutwo | Jun 17, 2020
In reply to @becsbuddy "@mutwo I am so happy to hear from you! Your spirits seem so much lighter! It..." + (show)
@becsbuddy

@mutwo I am so happy to hear from you! Your spirits seem so much lighter! It sounds like you’ve been able to see your husband. Have his daughters relented a little? See him as often as you are able—you’re his best medicine. Becky

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Thank you Becky☺️I feel better. They continue to maintain their same mannerisms. I’m happy to hear from you too😀I pray you and your family are well♥️

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Apr 21, 2021
In reply to @mutwo "I am happy to be able to contact you! I'm sorry it took so long. I've..." + (show)
@mutwo

I am happy to be able to contact you! I'm sorry it took so long. I've been working on myself and staying busy to ward off sadness. Thank you so much for thinking of me and being concerned. that's so Beautiful to share your time with thoughts of hoping that things are okay for us....Thank You. I do hope that things are well for you. I'm planning to mail it this week. Thank you again for your advice. I am making notes. I'm wondering if I should include audio recordings that dispute the false allegations that were made about my husband and myself. He is very special to me. We didn't always see eye to eye but I love him dearly. All I wanted was his love. He's 63 and I'm 43. He's a New Yorker and I'm a Virginian. He's hard, I'm soft. He's pessimistic, I'm optimistic. He thinks he hasn't talked with me or had contact with me because I abandoned him. I don't know what they told him.

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@mutwo I know it’s been a long, long time but I’ve been thinking about you and hoping that all has gone well. Will you write and let me know how you’re doing?

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