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RainCaster

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11. It's a point of conflict in my family

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Mon Nov 28, 2022, 01:54 AM

Nov 2022

Wife & I are fully vaccinated/boosted. Our daughter is immune compromised, and her brother refuses to get the shots. The two have got into a fight that had cost us so much in time, money and emotions. There are times when I feel like moving out of the country and leaving them behind.
The old guy shakes his head and mutters...

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For Those Who Are High Risk, The Pandemic Is Far From Over [View all] appalachiablue Nov 2022 OP

and know that most people don't give a damn about you Skittles Nov 2022 #1

That definitely exists, & it's intolerable. I just reminded an older couple not to let up appalachiablue Nov 2022 #2

everyone should still be taking precautions Skittles Nov 2022 #3

Damn right! calimary Nov 2022 #4

❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2022 #7

Times a Brazilian! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2022 #6

You got that right! fleabiscuit Nov 2022 #8

Living in an at risk world sucks. I straight up tell people that I don't just wear masks for me... littlemissmartypants Nov 2022 #5

I luv your post, tell it, ha! Stay well. appalachiablue Nov 2022 #17

Thanks, appa! I'll try my best. You too! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2022 #20

My wife and I DENVERPOPS Nov 2022 #9

I'm right there with you Skittles Nov 2022 #16

I often ask: don't these Republican Politicians have children or grandchildren???? DENVERPOPS Nov 2022 #18

it's not just repukes Skittles Nov 2022 #19

Human beings are asses and nothing will change BigmanPigman Nov 2022 #10

It's a point of conflict in my family RainCaster Nov 2022 #11

The pandemic has drawn lines flamingdem Nov 2022 #12

My husband is now samplegirl Nov 2022 #13

Free Mary Mallon, because Freedom. multigraincracker Nov 2022 #14

There's plenty of good reason to continue masking in public. love_katz Nov 2022 #15