A Personal Account of COVID-19: A Family's Struggle and Resilience.

Abstract

This personal narrative recounts the experience of a nursing student, Sonia Sweat, and her family as they battled COVID-19 in 2020. After Sonia fell ill, her husband Jason followed suit, and his condition quickly deteriorated. Despite her efforts to care for him at home, Jason was eventually hospitalized and placed in the ICU, battling severe complications. Sonia details the emotional turmoil, the challenges of navigating a health system during a pandemic, and the anxiety of being separated from her husband due to strict quarantine protocols. Her story highlights the personal impact of COVID-19 and the strength of families facing such life-threatening challenges.