Alabama Archives - COVID Survivors for Change

The Story of Michael Springer, a Man Continuing to Fight Long Covid

Hello my name is Michael Springer I have been going through rehabilitation and therapy test after test from recovering from Covid since June 3..

The Story of Alicia Roxanne James, A Woman Currently Living the Nightmare of Long Covid

I was working at major grocery store where I caught covid 19. It was the week of thanksgiving when I started coughing and wheezing, but I just thought I was having an Asthma attack.

The Story of Ashley Gonzalez, A Woman Rebuilding Her Life After COVID

I had covid pneumonia in November 2021 started to have severe breathing. The day I entered the hospital is the only thing i remember

The Story of Margaret Parsons, A New Mother Who’s Lucky to be Alive

I was 37 weeks pregnant when I tested positive for COVID. I went in to the emergency room on August 31, and was told that I had to have an emergency c section, and be put on the ventilator.

In Memory of Bob Dahl, A Father Missed Terribly by His Family

I lost my dad, Bob Dahl, to COVID-19 on November 21, 2020. He contracted COVID-19 in a skilled rehab facility where he was recovering from hip surgery.

The Story of Amanda Finley, a COVID Long Hauler Who Turned Her Pain Into Purpose for Other Survivors

I got sick March 6, 2020, and for months, I thought I was alone in not getting better. I was surprised to find two others like me. We started a Facebook group that now has over 13,000 members — horrifically too many

The Story of Moni Malone, a Mother and Longhauler Still in Recovery and Grateful to be Alive

July 21 I began experiencing a cough and runny nose. By the 24th a fever. I went to the urgent care and my test results were positive for Covid-19. Within hours I was experiencing severe fatigue, body pain and anosmia (no taste or smell) .

The Story of Melissa Young, A Woman and Respiratory Therapist Still Fighting Long Haul Symptoms After 11 Months

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I was diagnosed with Covid 11/24/20
Never recovered with constant long Covid – sinuses/allergy response constant 11 months now.

In Memory of Steven Howe, A Husband and Father Missed Dearly By His Family

My husband Steve tested positive for COVID-19, went to the hospital where he was treated and discharged. Two days later he was rushed back to the hospital unable to get enough oxygen, then passed away the next day

In Memory of Cristino Cruz Jr, A Husband and Father of 39 Years Missed Terribly by His Family

My husband of 39 years passed of COVID-19 he was a wonderful hard working man he was a great father and an awesome grandfather he was loved by everyone

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