Covid hits different when someone close has it. My parent is critically ill and organs failing one after the other. It sucks that I can't be right there.

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Sorry to hear this OP!
I know it’s challenging but hope your parent gets better soon.

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Thank you.

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I am so sorry. If it makes you feel any better, you wouldn’t be allowed to visit or do anything helpful, even if you were there. And you may have saved lives by staying put. Hoping for the best for you and your family.

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Hi everyone, just an update that my parent left ICU today and is on the road to recovery! I truly appreciate all your prayers and well wishes! It's been quite a journey for him.

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Yay! What a blessing 💜 wishing them a speedy recovery — stay safe!

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Sorry to hear this. Hope they get better

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I’m so very sorry. Can you have a nurse FaceTime with you to have a moment with them so they can hear your voice? Sending my best wishes and hopes to your family, and anyone else, dealing with this so intimately.

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Thank you. We'll be doing this tonight.

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I'm so sorry to hear OP. I pray that there will be a positive change in the status of your loved one.

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Thank you. Me too

I’m so sorry how can I support you

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I’m so sorry OP. This sucks more when you can’t visit or be with them. I really hope they pull through.

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i’m not sure what to really say to someone
who is going through this, but i really feel for you and your family. I hope you find peace

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I’m sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are with your family! Hang in there and know they are strong and try to be positive even in the worst of times, hopefully your parents can sense that and become much better soon!

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Prayers are with you. Also EY has some pretty good resources for Covid19 definitely look into that!

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I’m so sorry OP. I hope your parent makes a recovery. Sending love.

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Sorry to hear this. Prayers your way.

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My thoughts are with you and your family OP.

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So sorry to hear this, I can’t even imagine what you’re going through. Hope they get better!

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Sorry to hear this OP. Praying for you and the family

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So sorry to hear this

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Extremely sorry to hear this, OP. Wish you strength during this challenging time!

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So very sorry. Try to remain positive... but remember it's ok to be human and melt down as needed. Best wishes for recovery!

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So sorry to hear this OP. Hopefully your parent recovers soon

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