S6E2: Mom Update + You're Not Alone If You Feel Like Crap Right Now

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Keywords: Long COVID, grief, health struggles, family dynamics, holiday challenges

Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares her personal experiences with grief following the loss of her mother-in-law, her ongoing health struggles with long COVID, and the challenges of navigating family dynamics during the holiday season. She reflects on the emotional toll of loss, the support received from hospice care, and the impact of her health on daily life and family celebrations.

Takeaways:

• Katherine reflects on the emotional impact of her mother-in-law's passing.
• The hospice care provided significant support during a difficult time.
• Returning from Ohio, Katherine experienced extreme fatigue and health fluctuations.
• Daily tasks can feel overwhelming due to long COVID symptoms.
• Katherine's family is adjusting holiday plans due to her husband's work schedule.
• She expresses the importance of celebrating Christmas early this year.
• Katherine shares the struggle of maintaining focus and energy for activities.
• The episode highlights the shared experience of feeling unwell during the holidays.
• Katherine emphasizes the need for self-care and understanding during tough times.
• She reassures listeners that they are not alone in their struggles.

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From a listener, Gerben, from the Netherlands!

Song for long covid patients:⁠https://youtu.be/Q269DaVpgEA⁠More:

"In 2024 I made my video documentary about (having) #longcovid and loss. 

I am Gerben from the Netherlands, male, 53 years old. Got long-COVID in 2021 and not working. 3 kids.

Loss of health, loss of work, loss of self-concept, loss of sharpness and confidence.

All those things that people around a Post-COVID patient on first glance do not realise. 

I subtitled my personal video in 50 languages what will give patients, familly and doctors some "glasses" to look through. 

To understand it better.

53 minutes, and several songs in between as pauses. Five parts, different losses."

YouTube:  

⁠https://youtu.be/W_OxdC0t0Pk8⁠