I was five days into my COVID-19 diagnosis when President Trump tweeted his own coronavirus test results.
His experience is remarkably different.
His positive diagnosis was still shocking, despite how adamant hes been about notwearing masks in public.
Did I have compassion for the president, someone who was probably the reason I was in this mess?
Id startGame of Thrones, or maybeBreaking Bad.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
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Im told I lucked out by not having gastrointestinal symptoms.
They were unexpected and, at times, excruciating.
By Friday, once many of those physical symptoms had subsided, I was struggling with the aftermath.
Id read about people who had lingering symptoms long after the fevers and chills went away.
I was confused and had trouble completing simple tasks like texting friends back or pouring a cup of tea.
I was in that state when Trumps announcement went viral.
I decided totake a break from Twitterfor the weekend.
I knew my loved ones were warranted in feeling vindicated by the presidents diagnosis.
And I didnt want to internalize their thoughts.
It was not my fault that I got COVID-19.
I, unlike the president, was cautious.
I did my very best to keep myself and others safe.
I logged back into social media on Monday.
Though still experiencing some fatigue and confusion, I was feeling so much better.
I was happy, relieved even.
Dont be afraid of Covid.
Dont let it dominate your life.
We have developed, under the Trump Administration, some really great drugs & knowledge.
I feel better than I did 20 years ago!
Tylenol and Flonase were all that I was offered.
I was only to go to the hospital if I could not breathe.
I was literally on my own for anything else.
Its insulting and heartbreaking in ways that Im sure Ill be discussing with a therapist someday.
COVID-19 survivors, victims, and their loved ones deserve better.
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