Immunocompromised During COVID-19

This pandemic is a scary time in the world for everyone, but please take a second to think about those who are immunocompromised, like people with Endometriosis. On the outside, I look like a healthy young woman, but on the inside, I have Endometriosis and asthma that both cause my immune system to be weaker than the average healthy person. If you have the mindset that you are safe from COVID- 19 because you are young and healthy, then you need to stop thinking that way. Yes, you yourself may not get it, but what about your grandparents, your uncle with cancer, or your friend who has Endometriosis or some other chronic disease, what about them? By not staying inside, you are putting everyone else in danger. I know this is not ideal, no one thinks that it is, but this will be over a lot sooner if everyone follows the rules and stays inside. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but this isn't about you. This is about doing what is right and safe to benefit the greater good. This is bigger than all of us and the least we can do is listen to the doctors in charge of this pandemic and stay home. People like me shouldn't have to be scared to go outside and take a walk. We should have comfort in knowing that everyone is following the rules, but unfortunately, we don't. So please, the next time you want to go hang out with your friends, think about all the immunocompromised people in the world, and hopefully, you'll make the right decision to stay home.