It can be challenging to maintain connections while fighting the flu. A woman’s story has touched many people online. One woman’s experience has resonated deeply online.
In order to avoid isolating the girl, they set up an extra chair in front of her door. She was also included at dinner through FaceTime. Video posted by user, @daisyjoyjones has over three millions views, and almost 650,000 likes. The experience, which could have felt isolating, became a time of laughter and connection. This user’s following has grown since posting the video.
My family standing up chairs outside of my bedroom when I was sick and having everyone sit in them so I would not be alone,” captioned @daisyjoyjones’ video. It is a beautiful display of love from family.
This video sparked a wave of comments, and many TikTok members expressed their admiration for how caring the family was. Some viewers shared their confusion, or they expressed similar experiences. Some users are confused.
Someone asked: “Y’all, don’t you just keep going with your daily life even when you are sick?” Another person commented: “Do you lock yourselves in your bedrooms when sick?” “My mother wouldn’t let me.” This comment highlights the difference in approaches used by different families to deal with illness.
The clip brought up poignant memories of their own families. Another joked, “May I find this type of family in my next lifetime.” One user had a very different experience when he got sick.
My parents had locked the outside door when I got the flu. “I was allowed to go to the bathroom and food and water were pushed into my room with a mask on,” one user said, highlighting the range of reactions to sickness within families.
This viral video is released during what experts call a particularly harsh flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the flu activity this year has been at its highest level in many years. More than 24,000,000 cases and 310,000 hospitalizations have already been reported, as well as 13,000 deaths. For a reduction in symptoms, the CDC recommends antivirals and seasonal influenza vaccines.
There are also common symptoms such as fatigue, sore muscles, and muscle aches. TikTok users shared their experiences with the flu. A person said in real time, “I am currently suffering from the flu. It literally stinks.”
The TikTok videos prompted more than just discussions about the seasonal flu outbreak. They also sparked a broader discussion on culture’s attitudes towards illness and quarantine protocols. I don’t get it. One person said: “I just can’t figure out why people do this.” One person said: “In our family, we always wash our hands and run from you.”
The level of empathy and love displayed by the video was universally praised. One commentator said, “This IS the kind of family that I will raise”, demonstrating the way the video inspired people to develop more considerate and supportive relationships.