Hi Lucy, I’m sitting here just shaking my head with sadness after reading your comment. Your story is another tragic reminder that this virus is still alive and thriving. I can feel your hurt, frustration, betrayal and anger over having gotten the virus after all the precautions you’ve taken, only to get it from an unvaccinated relative.

I guess there is no reason for my reply except to commiserate with you over the lack of respect for others and a willingness to help bring this virus under control by a surprising number of the population. I’ve also lost friends to the virus and lost friends because they refuse to believe science and statistics. It feels like a slap in the face after all I’ve gone through just to stay alive the past 2 years only to have my closest friend deny the pandemic, telling me that my husband and I are missing out on life by being forced to wear masks, get vaccinated and avoiding getting together with these friends. We can’t take that chance. Your story of contracting the virus through an unvaccinated relative just cements why we need to stay vigilant regardless off the naysayers.

I really hope you feel better soon and so glad you’ve reached out to Mayo Clinic Connect. By the way, welcome! We’re an online community of members just like you who share our stories and experiences to help each other. You’re in the “Post Covid Syndrome is Real” group so I’m fairly certain you were searching for similar stories and needing the unity of others who are going through the same experiences. Please feel free to search through our over 70+ other groups and jump into conversations where you feel you can contribute.

Here is a listing of other information Post-Covid blogs..
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/post-covid-recovery/
And as for your relative I’m thinking he’s off your holiday card list! 😉