BackToSchoolFear

This year, back-to-school is not what it used to be for anyone. For parents, the hardest question is whether to send the children to the school or to do virtual. The risks of both decisions. The consequences of either could be detrimental to our kids well being.
Now imagine that on top of worrying about your children's safety, you also have to factor in being an immunocompromised parent. In my case, I have #multisystemicsarcoidosis . I am currently taking a daily immunosuppressant, methotrexate weekly and remicade infusions every 7 weeks. I also have no spleen due to #Sarcoidosis so I really have NO immune defense.
I have 4 daughters, grades 10, 7, 5 and 3… All of the girls have many reasons why in-person schooling would be most beneficial to their education and social development. I feel selfish to keep them home because of MY deficiencies. Children NEED social interaction, one of my daughters has an IEP which includes an hour 1-on1 with a resource teacher 5 days a week and distance learning did not go well for her. Another daughter is a straight A honors student and her grades dropped significantly at some points during distance learning.
I am so conflicted about this coming school year. The schools do not have proper ventilation, our state currently has a 15 person limit due to covid but the classrooms will have many more people. What if ONE student in one of their classes tests positive.and one of our kids catch it. And what if they pass it to me. The chances of me surviving covid-19 are not good. The thought of my daughters living without me is devastating.

What would you do in my shoes? Keep the kids home? Let them go to in person schooling?
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I’m thinking of pursuing an advanced degree in psychiatric nursing even though I have severe depression (MDD) and some anxiety and wondered your thoughts on being in that type of work....have you found it more challenging because of your illness or more rewarding because of your illness? Or anything else you’d like to share about your work is appreciated! #Anxiety #BackToSchoolFear

I have always done great in school, even college. Until I moved, was in a bad car accident, and no longer had a friend in class or who walked to class with me. I also have a huge fear of driving. I want to be something my kids can be proud of but a big ball of nerves is all I am. I don’t even like to leave my bedroom any longer but I know I need to go back to school. Is there any hope for me.