I've been a full anti-vaxxer since 2007, so this decision really wasn't hard for me.
Fortunately I was not at risk of losing my job, or family relationships. Although I could have earned a $500 "bonus" for getting the clot shot.
I did speak up. Waving signs on Main Street, and handing out books (Real Anthony Fauci) to family members.
The only real challenge I faced was standing up against my ex-wife regarding our son. I have authority - and 100% responsibility - for medical decisions, so I was on solid ground. But had to endure shaming, gaslighting and mild threats (which wasn't so different from the marriage).
I know a lot of people were in much worse situations and had far more difficult decisions. So personally I don't think I deserve too much credit myself. Our biggest heroes are those who spoke out and did the right thing even at a very high personal cost.
All that said... we probably should be prepared for things to get a lot worse.
😂 we are on the same glide path. My ex did the same. I had friends (and girlfriends ) I hadn’t talk to in years calling me saying “no way your this evil pig” what’s up? I did my best in many boardrooms to try to bring our hospital leadership to understand the vax.
I’m sure I’ll be the smartest guy in the room one day.
I don't agree you did well. The pressure to conform was unrelenting. Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. Swimming against the tide is never easy, no matter what the circumstances are.
I've been a full anti-vaxxer since 2007, so this decision really wasn't hard for me.
Fortunately I was not at risk of losing my job, or family relationships. Although I could have earned a $500 "bonus" for getting the clot shot.
I did speak up. Waving signs on Main Street, and handing out books (Real Anthony Fauci) to family members.
The only real challenge I faced was standing up against my ex-wife regarding our son. I have authority - and 100% responsibility - for medical decisions, so I was on solid ground. But had to endure shaming, gaslighting and mild threats (which wasn't so different from the marriage).
I know a lot of people were in much worse situations and had far more difficult decisions. So personally I don't think I deserve too much credit myself. Our biggest heroes are those who spoke out and did the right thing even at a very high personal cost.
All that said... we probably should be prepared for things to get a lot worse.
😂 we are on the same glide path. My ex did the same. I had friends (and girlfriends ) I hadn’t talk to in years calling me saying “no way your this evil pig” what’s up? I did my best in many boardrooms to try to bring our hospital leadership to understand the vax.
I’m sure I’ll be the smartest guy in the room one day.
I don't agree you did well. The pressure to conform was unrelenting. Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. Swimming against the tide is never easy, no matter what the circumstances are.