tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post8982613260889723642..comments2024-03-12T02:16:30.251-07:00Comments on Robert's Sister: The Vaccine with a Side of GuiltTrish Hughes Kreishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-66680219389185856742021-03-04T15:57:45.380-08:002021-03-04T15:57:45.380-08:00The last thing you should feel is "guilt.&quo...The last thing you should feel is "guilt." The lists of who qualifies and who doesn't does not take into account many people who are in between -- i.e. caregivers who are not certified but take care of an immune-comprised person; law enforcement who are not assigned directly to regular patrol duties; people who work with disadvantaged children on a regular basis. I kept checking lists and found that if I waited, it was estimated that I would qualify in late summer or early fall. I have made more than 500 masks - and donated to anyone who needed one. I tend to my 86 year old mother in law (but I am not her caregiver); I take weekly meals to a great grand niece being treated for cancer; I tend to my adult, epileptic daughter. I work with disadvantaged/foster children. I would not qualify until after homeless and prison inmates. I finally registered, indicating that I was "childcare" - as no other category fit my description. I do not feel guilty about it - I am relieved that I got vaccinated and have one less thing to worry about. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-43289038099592982762021-03-02T10:26:04.315-08:002021-03-02T10:26:04.315-08:00Trish, I felt guilty too as I got my shot before m...Trish, I felt guilty too as I got my shot before my mom and dad. Then when I posted I got my shot I had some people question as to why I got mine so soon. I got mine bc I work in a long term facility. I did not appreciate that I got questioned about my eligibility. I would not feel guilty. Robert needs it as he is compromised and you and Richard need it bc you care for him.Dawn Styskalnoreply@blogger.com