@jacksparrow sorry about your son.
Similar situation with my daughter.
Sucks monkey balls.

What I learned during this oppressive time is that I am not weak, I am strong.
I did not cave, I did not cower, I did not give up, give in or compromise my integrity.

Finding strength and putting it all on the line is the most empowering thing I've ever done.
There is no question in my own mind who I am. You cannot buy that self respect, it's a gift you earn and give to yourself.

I have a DH that said unequivocally we would live in a cardboard box before he'd see me vaxxed, and he meant it.
I am the higher paid breadwinner, so a cardboard box wasn't out of the realm of possibility.
His job was mandating the jab at that time as well.
At one point I asked my folks if we lost the house, could they be our soft landing until we get back on our feet.
My boss asked me what I would do if fired, I told her I would flip burgers if need be, I have done it before.

One pt early on asked if I was vaxxed, and I replied no. He went off on me saying that I and those like me would be responsible for this never ending.
He's warm and friendly to me now, lmfaoo.
HR came out with a policy days later that staff should not divulge vaxx status as it might make pts uncomfortable.
So now I cannot even brag about resisting tyranny and coercion (but I do in my own way).

I hate the shit show we've all endured.
But I am grateful to find how strong I really am.
And thankful beyond words for Karl and so many of you hear that listened to my angst and gave me encouragement.

Those that didn't stand: well, if you hedge your bets you tend to ignore any line in the sand. Must suck to not stand for what you believe.
What's worse than that inner turmoil is the effect it has on those around you.
I resent the hell outta many that tried to coerce and bully me, but nowadays I smile and enjoy life. The staff that caved sure don't smile as much, their attitude is pretty sullen, and I won't even mention the physical damages that have appeared. In our medical clinic, no one got a fake vaxx card.
You can't fake the side effects I've witnessed.

If you didn't find your line here, what happens if the come for your guns?

This wasn't a test, it was real life and those that didn't stand up against tyranny are, in fact, playing Russian roulette on a daily basis.

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'Keep pushing fuckers, you'll find the trip wire eventually'
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