I am so heartbroken right now. I really can't take this shit ANYMORE!
We just took our son to college, his senior year (well, actually thanks to the COVID bullshit, it's actually his 5th year; he plays for the football team, and they had their season cancelled last year until the spring for a short season; because of that the seniors had the option to stay home and redshirt this season, which my son chose to do. He worked to save his money during the fall so he could pay for his tuition).
Now my son is probably one of the best players on the team, if not also in the entire division. (not trying to sound like an asshole; that's not how I am at all….but he really is that good) He has had more awards than I can mention, and truly has the talent to go pro. Which has been his dream. And he has worked his ass off for it.
He's played since 1st grade. He was voted in as a Captain for the 3rd year this year. He was named an "All American" last year. He had several NFL teams already looking at him and talking to him. He truly has worked his ass off to achieve his dream. And he deserves it.
He has been texting me all week because he has a benign heart condition. (his Dr's call it "athlete's heart" - but he has been through extensive testing every year since he was 15. This year they are giving him a really hard time about it, and they are pushing this COVID BULLSHIT even worse than they were in the Spring this year!
They are testing the players for COVID 3 times a WEEK (if not vaccinated).
Now today he texted me telling me he thinks he will just get the vaccine to get it over with since he is so sick of the bullshit!
I freaked out……however, he told me if he is vaxxed, he won't have to worry about the COVID NAZI's that are ruining their training this year! He says if ANYONE he has "contact" with tests positive AT ALL, he has to quarantine for 10 days, which will ruin his season. They are set to fly the 1st game, and he might not be allowed to fly with the team because he is not vaxxed. (out of his 6 roommates, only 1 is vaccinated; he said about 50% of the team is vaccinated)
I am TERRIFIED about him getting vaccinated, esp with his heart condition. And please don't say "tell him to sit out" or "fuck football and the NFL". This kid has worked his entire life for this dream. And [they] are trying to ruin/destroy his dream! Because he WON'T TAKE THEIR FUCKING POISON!
He promised me today he won't take it, but I know he will be pushed to do it. He is 22 & an adult. I can't stop him.
I am at my wit's end over this. I KNEW they were going to try and completely DESTROY anyone who didn't COMPLY/OBEY. Crazy thing, we ALL HAD COVID in our house last winter! But THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT!!! They want TESTING, TESTING, TESTING EVERY WEEK!!!! And if you are in "contact" with anyone "positive" (even if "asymptomatic" you can't play.
These could potentially be the last 10 or so games of his life, or potentially be the beginning of his adult football career. I don't know what to do. I have already said I would send letters to the school, but he said it won't matter. If you get tested, and have that "contact" then you're basically screwed.
I'm just so beside myself with sadness and ANGER….I wish there was something I could do to STOP THIS!!!
Not to mention got an email today that my younger kids HAVE TO WEAR FUCKING MASKS ALL DAMN DAY AGAIN THIS YEAR! They changed their minds apparently….they were NOT going to force masks, but suddenly they are….in bldg with no air conditioning!
Dear God…..please intervene NOW!