Hello every one on my list

Well there’s no point explaining to you who I am you already know who I am and whats happened to me over the years. You may have read some of my work in the past or on my page and many of you I met through writing and when I was running the promotion page on here for books. Sure my grammar isn’t very good on this but I am trying to write what I think you should know in this open letter. First I want to say thank you to Pam and Charlotte as well as David and Paul who have all helped me over the past few weeks.

Any way I wanted to say a big THANK YOU and explain that I felt I needed to write this so every one has a good understanding on things. Yes I do like the odd conspiracy theory but I do not believe that this virus is a false flag operation or an effect of 5G masts. Sure some conspiracy theories over the years have mentioned things like cancer being caused by phone masts and smart meters which from what I know is possible. As many have said over the past few weeks in different groups and the fact 5G masts are being burned down is stupid. I know that with any new tech there’s always been the theories they will do harm, I remember reading in the NEXUS magazine many years ago about the ill effects of phone masts and smart meters. Personally I will keep my theories between me and my best friend who dare I say it is sceptical of my ideology. (prime example of misunderstanding about tech is the industrial revolution and how we reacted back then).

Another thing I want everyone on my list to know is yes I am ill I have COPD/Asthma and have to take daily inhalers at a very high dose and need to keep steroids in and antibiotics, antidepressants. Not that I want to be stuck inside all day every day now the nights are longer and the nice weather is here I find that I want to go for a walk and was doing that before the virus hit. I was also attending Pulmonary Rehabilitation at the Atrium and enjoying it a lot learning to work out safely building up my muscle strength and having a laugh with the team. Sure the physiotherapist can be a slave driver but I liked that and the fact she wasn’t scared to tell me off. I miss the voluntary work I was doing at CIAS and the people there..

I might have conditions that make me weaker in some ways but I am certainly not stupid or lazy like some people in Willenhall have said. Not to long ago I set up a walking group sure it didn’t take off but I made my first friends through it so will never forget that people like John have moved on but he showed me when we bumped into each other he is happy to stop and say hello. That was a good feeling to know some one would stop and talk to me in the streets.

I know I am supposed to be in 100 percent isolation for three months not seeing any ones face and not going out at all. But the truth is that’s very hard to do, we all crave and need human company even if it is a quick hello or a small conversation it helps our mental well being as well. But I have the choice I can either go out and really risk coming into contact with an idiot who has gone out and picked up the virus who then passes it to me so I end up in ICU. Or I abide by the rules put to me, so I have opted to abide to the rules and stay in lucky for me asda has made contact and I am priority for delivery. Which makes my life right now a little easier than it was before and I don’t need to ask people to do my shopping for me.

What I want to say to every one is stick to the rules, I know it feels like your in some sort of prison or you have been grounded.. I can even understand how the way some of the police are acting feels like we live in more of a police state trust me I know how many feel. But we have to stick together and help each other out, what if you go out and catch the virus but don’t show symptoms and you pass it to a loved one or your child? What happens then the youngest victim of this dreadful virus is five years old I am a parent myself and cant even begin to understand how the parents feel right now. This virus is very strange given the fact many might not display the signs I know Idris Elba is one of those who have it but not displaying symptoms of it..

I am stuck in a little flat, with my daughter miles from me along with my family and until recently had little to no contact with her. Yesterday she downloaded skype so I can see her and talk to her which helps to lift my mood given the fact I should be having her right now. I even saw my mom and step dad so that was good it helps a lot and keeps me going in one way. Even a quick inbox helps and keeping in my head this will blow over one day and I will be out walking about if not this summer but next.

Please just remember this has already killed thousands of people world wide, some might have to work with in situations/environments where they are more prone to getting the infection. Thank you to all the key workers, thank you to all the doctors, nurses, pharmacists, shop workers, every single volunteer and food banks, police who are trying to keep everyone safe. Just think is what you want to do worth the risk? Do you have any one at home who has or had cancer their immunity to any virus is weak please don’t risk it, Do you have any one who is old? Again this virus as with the flu could be deadly. Do you have relatives who have transplanted organs hence on immune-suppressants which knock out the immunity? This virus like all other virus’s can kill them. Is there any one with severe respiratory conditions? Again it can kill them!!

I do understand to many this feels like some sort of dystopian society, but the governments have assured us it would be over eventually. It can get worse if people do not tow the line and behave they can ban exercise that people are allowed and confine you all to your flat. That is something I wouldn’t like for any one trust me being stuck in is not a pleasant experience especially when you’re on your own.

Why would you risk the lives of your family and friends for a bbq or a party? If you have children you are risking them for what reason? A five year old died due to it with no under lying health conditions, a 16 year old has died due to covid-19 again she was healthy. Who knows it could be your child or mom/ dad, aunt uncle, brother sister, or you I understand you want fun you want to enjoy your youth or the nice weather but is the risk worth it? But be wise about it if you come down with it and get rushed into hospital they might not be the ventilators required to help you breath, the doctors might have to turn you away not because they want to but there’s no other option. Hospitals world wide are fully booked up to the max and beyond. Every one the council and emergency services are working full pelt to keep us safe. Every parent wants to be their child’s hero well this is your chance to be just that by showing them how to act in a crisis like this.

Rest in Peace Aimee a hero, a nurse who contracted COVID-19 while she was working trying to save someones life. She will never be forgotten by any of her school friends and work colleagues . Please to all on my list stay in and stay safe.

Thank you to all the key workers for everything you do.

The time is always right to do what is right!!!!

God bless you all.

E