I am probably one of the biggest conspiracy theorists around, and I’m definitely not ashamed of that fact!

I’m one of the major players in the belief that the government concocted a situation through the coronavirus to push its own agenda. Although I still believe that the government is taking full advantage of this pandemic, I will no longer agree that the virus itself is something that should be ignored. What changed my attitude, you might ask?

Well, let’s just say that I recently learned that a close family member had the virus and didn’t know it at the time. They were lucky to survive, but it took weeks of physical struggles before they were able to see the light of day once again.

The coronavirus is something that I once considered no different from the flu. I even thought that the flu was something that could possibly be worse because the numbers reflected greater overall damage through deaths. Now, as the numbers continue to rise for those inflicted with the coronavirus, I’ve found myself doing a bit more research.

I have discovered that the current virus is incredibly deadly because it immediately attacks the lungs. It’s a level of pneumonia that normally takes months to get when one is sick with the flu. Once the virus finds its way into your system, it goes to work on your immune system and leaves you almost helpless in your body’s attempt to fight it off.

When I first encountered my family member who suffered from the virus almost two months ago, the media had not made us aware of this strain of flu just yet. This person is in excellent health, works out daily, eats healthy meals, drinks water by the gallon on a daily basis, and is always in good spirits. One day, she found herself coughing uncontrollably for no reason.

Almost immediately after that, she fell incredibly ill and was stuck in bed for almost four weeks. She could barely move, and no medication seemed to help. We all thought it was the flu, but soon realized it was something greater when we saw that this normally healthy woman couldn’t shake this cold.

We were terrified for her, especially when she even fainted while walking to the restroom once. Long story short, with the help of her physician and some serious herbs, she was finally able to shake the virus. Thinking about her struggle during that time makes me worry about any person who might face such a sickness.

This virus has gained my respect because I know just how serious it is. I encourage people everywhere to stay inside, wash your hands, and keep your distance from those who are like I once was…ignorant to the severity of this virus.

Without a doubt, I believe this virus is being used to push a greater agenda; however, it does not take away the fact that this virus is real and it’s among us. Take care of yourself and those you love. It’s truly the only way to get through this pandemic unscathed.

By Audra L.