My best friend's whole family died within two weeks of each other. Any time someone dropped out of contact for a while I was terrified they'd be next. My spouse got it after we'd been repeatedly vaccinated and lockdowns were a distant memory and they've never been sicker.
Story (Modest Medusa & the magical land of Yeld)I know people who died. I know people who lost their jobs. Lost their homes. Had to live in their cars. know people who never fully recovered. I didn't get sick, but I lost most of my income and it has taken me years to get back to the point where i can just barely cover my expenses.