Jennifer 2

2 years since diagnosis

Age at interview: 57

Jennifer caught COVID in December 2020 and has been dealing with symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, and pain in the body. Jennifer considers herself very lucky because she has a supportive family doctor and a strong family support. She also had support from her employer who was very accomodating to her taking a leave when it was difficult to work while dealing with symptoms. However, Jennifer eventually had to come to terms with the fact that she was living with a chronic illness that might never go away and she decided to retire early. Choosing to make this decision was very difficult for Jennifer as she really enjoyed her job as a lawyer, but found it difficult to focus and finish tasks that were once easy for her to complete. Her and her partner also decided to downsize their home and rent a smaller place to make it easier for Jennifer to get around the house since simple tasks can be exhausting. Jennifer wants people to know that anyone can get COVID even if you live a healthy and active lifestyle as she did prior to getting long-COVID. Even if you have a good support system around you, Jennifer wants people to know that living with this chronic illness changes your life significantly and makes one have to make hard decisions, such as moving, quitting their job, and slowing down their overall pace in life.

 

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