Ginger Vee My Chronic Life

Or…just a thought here…we stop with the manipulation tactics, guilt trips, and drama and just follow a few simple rules so this virus goes away for good. I’ve suffered with OCD directly due to Emetophobia, Claustrophobia, Germaphobia, Nosophobia, and I’ve been specifically afraid of pandemics since I was 5 years old; I’ve done my research. Things are going to get worse before they get better. Mark my words. The less we do to keep each other safe, the more people will die. I don’t give a shit about numbers, I will never put other lives at risk, or make them feel sick or bad in any way, if I can help it. Sacrificing my traditional Thanksgiving with my family sucks. Thanksgiving is genuinely my favorite holiday, traditions are important to me (OCD, y’all), but I would never be able to forgive myself if I was responsible for making someone else feel anything other than good and well. God forbid, that my detest for rules killed someone, anyone, or someone I love! 🥺😢 This is less about control as it is an attempt to keep Oregonians alive. It’s that simple. I’ll say it again, just because things are different, it doesn’t inately make them bad. Be flexible! Be creative! Try new things. Be an example of resilience for your children period be an example as a rule follower, someone who respects the sanctity of life, their loved ones and community members, and the officers who are going to have to arrest them if they aren’t following the rules. Remember, your children are watching you. If we want to raise empathetic, compassionate, kind, intelligent young people, we need to be the example.
Now, for the most part, I’ve only received respect in regards to my Covid Conscious viewpoints, and I stand by what I’ve said before, just do what’s best for you and your family. Take precautions to keep each other ALIVE and healthy. I’m not ever gonna call the police on neighbors if they have a lot of people over, I’m no snitch. I’m not gonna argue with anyone if they don’t want to wear a mask. I understand why this situation is so frustrating for so many of you, it’s a scary big deal, and it’s inconvenient and people are going to lose a lot of money. I get it! I don’t like any of this either, but I’ve stayed home since March because I’m crazy, so it’s an easier pill for this chronic pain mama to swallow. It’s just….maybe… perhaps…if we all just stayed home a little more, separated from others…if we all sacrifice, this will all end a lot sooner than my gut is telling me it will. We learned how to follow rules in Kindergarten. No running…why? Because it’s not safe. Share. Be kind. Keep your hands to yourself. Keep your fingers out of your nose. Keep your thumb out of your mouth. Don’t share food in the lunchroom. Stay on campus and don’t wander off and get lost or taken or eaten by the cougar that lived in the Nature Area. Look both ways. Wash your hands before you eat and after you potty. Seriously folks, I can continue, but, my point…. those rules were there to keep you safe, to keep those around you safe, to teach you that boundaries are sometimes necessary, and teach you how to live in the grown up world that is full ‘a rules. And, we learned that if we break the rules, there are consequences, like being sent home. Though, if you’re unwell or had lice you were sent home as well…ya know, to keep those around you safe. So, I know we can all do this. I instead of complaining, just do it so we can move forward. Adjust your life now so we have safe freedom sooner than later. Sometimes life is unfair and boring, but I’d rather be bored and alive then dying alone in the hospital… and, I know I’m crazy, but, like…why don’t others share that sentiment? Death is never something to trivialize. For real, each and every life matters to me. Every.single.one. 😷