The Daily The Sunday Read: 'What I Learned When My Husband Got Coronavirus'
Mar 29, 2020
Jessica Lustig, Deputy Editor of The New York Times Magazine, shares her harrowing experience caring for her husband as he battles COVID-19. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges of being a caregiver in isolation, shedding light on family dynamics altered by the pandemic. Lustig reflects on the intensified connection formed through shared struggles and the stark contrast of their turmoil with the outside world's lighter concerns. Her poignant storytelling offers a raw glimpse into navigating fear, health challenges, and the fight for normalcy during unprecedented times.
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Husband's Illness
- Jessica Lustig's husband, T, experiences severe COVID-19 symptoms, including chills, fever, and aches.
- T isolates in their bedroom, and Lustig, her daughter CK, and T navigate new routines to minimize infection risk.
CK's Experience
- CK, Lustig's daughter, expresses a desire for social interaction but changes her mind after overhearing a conversation.
- Lustig reflects on how their family's experience contrasts with others who are still unaware of the severity of the pandemic.
Caregiving Challenges
- Lustig describes the challenges of caring for her sick husband while protecting her daughter and herself.
- She worries about the possibility of hospitalization and the implications for her daughter's care.