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Living with Long COVID: What it’s Like to be Diagnosed with the Debilitating Disease - Published Sept 3, 2024

By: Nicole Pajer

Even mild cases of COVID-19 are linked to potential long-term repercussions — some of them deadly serious

Chrissy Bernal has caught COVID-19 three times, most recently in October 2023. “My symptoms were always pretty mild,” she says. But after her third round of the virus, she developed extreme allergies to foods she used to eat all the time: oats, dairy, gluten, sesame seeds and peanuts.

“I literally have some level of anaphylaxis every single day,” she says. In May, Bernal, 46, a public relations professional in Houston, went into anaphylactic shock during a virtual meeting. “I had to inject myself with an Epi while everyone watched in horror on Zoom,” she says.

Natalie Nichols, 53, has been struggling with debilitating asthma and severe food allergies since she first caught COVID more than three years ago. “Last fall, I spent two-and-a-half months confined to bed, motionless, because moving, including holding a cellphone, made me too short of breath,” she says.

She’s also experienced brain fog, high blood pressure, hyperglycemia, fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms. Nichols, the founder of a nonprofit in Nacogdoches, Texas, recently underwent surgery to repair joint damage caused by COVID-induced inflammation.

Lorraine W., of Clarence Center, New York, was looking forward to an active retirement when she was diagnosed with COVID in March 2020. “I’ve never returned to my pre-COVID self,” says Lorraine, 65.

She’s on medication to treat small blood vessel damage to her heart and continues to battle a lingering cough, fatigue and breathlessness, as well as kidney disease. Neurological changes have made her legs unsteady when she walks, requiring her to use balance poles. “None of these conditions were present before COVID,” Lorraine says.

In June, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a comprehensive definition of long COVID: “an infection-associated chronic condition that occurs after COVID-19 infection and is present for at least three months as a continuous, relapsing and remitting, or progressive disease state that affects one or more organ systems.” According to that definition, 18 million Americans have experienced long COVID; currently, more than 1 in 20 of us are living with its symptoms. Researchers have begun to link long-term COVID with another recent phenomenon: our shrinking life expectancy.

The disease we’re forgetting COVID doesn’t seem that scary anymore. More than 98 percent of the U.S. population has some degree of immunity — from vaccination, prior infection or both — and Paxlovid and other medications are available to counteract acute symptoms. For many of us, contracting COVID is like having a bad upper respiratory infection.

But “COVID isn’t gone,” says Ryan Hurt, M.D., director of the Long COVID Research and Clinical Program at the Mayo Clinic. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that COVID still kills at least 1,000 people every week around the globe — but “we only have data from about 40 countries,” says Maria Van Kerkhove, M.D., director of WHO’s Department of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention.

Older adults and those with preexisting conditions remain among the most at-risk populations for severe, acute COVID. People 65 and older accounted for 63 percent of COVID-related hospitalizations and 88 percent of in-hospital deaths during the first seven months of 2023, according to CDC data.

Although the dangers of acute COVID infection may have ebbed for many, the reality of long COVID is coming into view. Of those who contracted COVID-19 within the past four years, 10 to 20 percent have experienced long COVID.

“With every new case of acute COVID [the initial phase of infection when diagnosed or symptoms first appear], there is risk for developing long COVID,” says Caitlin McAuley, D.O., a family physician at the Keck COVID Recovery Clinic in Los Angeles. She’s had patients who developed long COVID fully recover, get reinfected several times with no lingering effects, then develop another case that leads to a new bout of long COVID. She’s also seen patients who got COVID twice with no lingering effects, and the third time they ended up with prolonged symptoms.

“We still have a number of individuals who had the first wave of COVID who are suffering from long COVID symptoms now, several of them many years out,” says Jerrold Kaplan, M.D., medical director of the COVID Rehabilitation and Recovery Program at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in New York.

Having escaped long COVID previously doesn’t mean you won’t face it in the future. Indeed, some research has suggested that catching multiple COVID-19 strains puts you at increased risk. A study published in 2022 found that reinfection can increase the risk of complications in major organ systems, and these risks persist at least six months beyond the initial infection.

We don’t yet know the true impact of catching COVID. “Many chronic disease processes, such as cardiovascular disease, dementia and cancer, take years to develop. And whether acute COVID-19 puts people at risk for some of these issues? Time will tell,” Hurt says. What doctors do know is that patients are flocking to their offices complaining of symptoms they never had before COVID.

Is long COVID boosting our death rate? In July, COVID accounted for less than 1 percent of all deaths in the U.S. Life expectancy in the U.S. is 77.5 years, reflecting an uptick over the past two years but still lower than prepandemic levels. Many factors contribute to that statistic, but it’s clear that the long-term effects of COVID have played a role.

For example, a study in the journal Nature Medicine found that those hospitalized with COVID had a 29 percent greater risk of death in the three years after their infection.

“But what was also alarming is that in people who weren’t hospitalized, there was also an increased risk of a variety of medical issues,” says John Baratta, founder and codirector of the COVID Recovery Clinic at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Even patients who’d had mild bouts of COVID-19 had an increased risk of respiratory, cardiovascular, metabolic and neurological issues lingering for three years after the initial infection. Long COVID patients had a significantly increased risk of severe health issues affecting the brain, lungs and heart.

We have long known that an acute case of COVID can compromise heart health: Compared with those who didn’t contract COVID, people who caught the virus were 81 percent more likely to die of a cardiovascular complication in the ensuing three weeks, according to a study of 160,000 patients published by the European Society of Cardiology. But the risk lingers long after the symptoms abate. Those who caught the virus were five times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease as long as 18 months after infection, the same study found. Heart disease deaths, which had been on a downward trend for decades, began to spike in 2020 and remained high through 2022, the last year for which data is available.

Stroke, blood clots in the legs leading to clots in the lungs, abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and inflammation of the heart are among the challenges COVID poses, says Mohanakrishnan Sathyamoorthy, M.D., professor and chair of internal medicine at the Burnett School of Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. In long COVID, this collection of cardiovascular disruptions can present as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), in which patients’ heart rates increase abnormally when they go from sitting or lying down to standing up.

One theory to explain COVID’s long-term effect on the heart — and the body in general — centers on inflammation. “Every time you get infected with COVID, there is a possible increased risk of long COVID, and some cardiac disorders can occur — especially if you have a history of heart disease, including stroke, heart disease and heart attacks,” says Pragna Patel, M.D., senior adviser for long COVID at the CDC. All of these problems can be exacerbated by the virus entering coronary tissue and triggering inflammatory responses that can damage the heart.

Researchers say COVID may also alter the gut microbiome, a primary controller of inflammation, thereby triggering the immune system to rev up the condition. “There is no single agreed-upon mechanism that’s causing the issues,” Baratta says. “An individual may have multiple factors going on in their body, and not everyone will have the same underlying mechanism causing their symptoms,” which increases the complexity of both research and treatment.

One factor that seems to matter: vaccination status. “Several studies show that vaccination can decrease the risk of developing long COVID,” Patel says. Vaccination rates tend to increase with age, with people 75 and older being the most well vaccinated — hence the most well protected from long COVID, Patel theorizes. That may explain why long COVID most commonly affects people ages 35 to 64; the risk seems to drop for those 65-plus, according to CDC data.

From long covid diagnosis to treatment No single test can determine whether a person has long COVID. Doctors typically diagnose long COVID by reviewing the patient’s health history and current symptoms and trying to rule out other causes. A positive COVID test is not required, as someone could have been infected without knowing it, then experience strange symptoms later, Patel says.

Though there are many ongoing clinical trials on long COVID, there is no umbrella treatment. Primary care physicians address what they can, then call in specialists — such as a cardiologist to handle arrhythmia or a therapist to treat anxiety — for more targeted care. There are long COVID centers around the country where teams of professionals work to help patients through their unique symptoms.

“Because the effects of COVID are so wide throughout the body and mind, there will not be a single treatment for all long COVID issues,” Baratta says. “This is going to be treated by many different types of providers and specialists, and it will be treated, often, symptom by symptom.”

Long COVID is recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act if it substantially limits one or more major life activities. About 200 symptoms fall under that umbrella, Patel says. Here are some of the conditions we’re learning can linger months and, in some cases, years beyond an acute COVID infection. If these or other health changes seem familiar, consult your primary care physician.

1. Extreme fatigue It’s common to experience fatigue when your body is busy fighting off an illness. But some people still struggle with fatigue long after their initial COVID infection. In fact, a lack of energy is the number one symptom reported by long COVID patients. In some, this can be diagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome, which has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, Baratta says. He defines this as “a disabling level of fatigue that severely limits daily activities.”

This lingering fatigue may be due to limited production of energy within the muscles caused by damage to the mitochondria from a COVID infection. It can happen to anyone — no matter their level of fitness before infection. “I’ve treated patients who have been triathletes and now may only be able to do 15 or 20 minutes of exercise a day, when they’re used to running and swimming miles at a time,” Kaplan says.

He recommends starting slow and pacing yourself with everything you do around the house, “doing shorter intervals several times throughout the day, rather than trying to do everything at once.” Whether it gets better depends on the individual. Some people’s symptoms clear, and some people may battle them indefinitely.

2. Shortness of breath An analysis of chest CT scans from 144 patients ages 27 to 80 found that more than one-third of people hospitalized with a previous COVID infection had lung scarring and thickening two years after coming into contact with the virus. Even patients with milder cases who walked away without scarring can experience changes in their breathing.

“Some research shows that people after COVID start to take shorter, shallower breaths,” Baratta says. “This essentially causes a type of hyperventilation they are doing without even recognizing it, not getting good fresh air deep into the lungs, and [this] can lead to shortness of breath.”

Doctors have found success using respiratory exercises to help patients relearn slow, deep breathing.

3. Cognitive changes Difficulty concentrating, spaciness and forgetfulness are just a few of the brain challenges COVID can bring on. These can last for weeks or months or — in some with long COVID — become an everyday occurrence that lasts indefinitely. COVID may linger in a person’s gut long after an infection, altering their microbiome and hindering the body’s ability to produce serotonin, leading to cognitive disturbances.

COVID may also disrupt the blood-brain barrier, allowing chemicals or molecules in the rest of the body to enter the brain blood circulation and potentially lead to brain fog, Baratta says.

One study found that 30 days after testing positive for COVID-19, people were at greater risk for cognitive decline, as well as for mental health disorders including anxiety, depression and stress. Another study found inflammation in the brains of people with mild to moderate COVID-19 was similar to the effects of seven years of aging. Doctors are leading neurologically affected patients through cognitive rehabilitation exercises that show promise in reducing symptoms.

4. Depression and anxiety “Mood-related disorders are one of the top five issues that happen to people after COVID,” Baratta says. There may be a direct relationship between the virus’s effect on the brain and mood issues. A 2021 review of eight studies found that 12 weeks after a COVID infection, 11 to 28 percent of people had depression symptoms, and 3 to 12 percent of those individuals reported their symptoms as severe. If you’re feeling more stressed or down after catching COVID, tell your primary care physician, who can refer you to a therapist. Or visit the American Psychological Association’s search tool at locator.apa.org to find a qualified therapist in your area.

5. Sleep disturbances Nearly 40 percent of people with long COVID have reported major changes to their sleep patterns. One study looked at 1,056 COVID-19 patients who did not have a severe enough infection to require hospitalization. Of that population, 76.1 percent reported having insomnia and 22.8 percent severe insomnia. Sleep apnea may also appear post-COVID, another way the disease affects the respiratory system.

Talk to your doctor if you’re having sleep issues. A CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine can help with sleep apnea. Lifestyle habits that prioritize healthy sleep, such as keeping consistent sleep and wake times and avoiding large meals before bed, may also help. “Post-COVID sleep has literally been a nightmare! We saw a 23 percent increase in sleeping-pill prescription during and post-COVID,” says Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and clinical sleep specialist in Los Angeles.

6. Digestive upset Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating and gas: These symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can be by-products of an encounter with COVID. A survey of 729 COVID survivors found that 29 percent experienced at least one new chronic GI symptom six months after their infection. “There is evidence that parts of the COVID virus linger in the GI tract for many months after the initial illness, and it’s been suggested that the presence of these ongoing viral fragments causes dysfunction or problems with the GI tract, leading to mostly symptoms of diarrhea and gastric distress and discomfort,” Baratta says.

Talk to your doctor about any new digestive symptoms or seek help from a gastroenterologist. You can keep a food journal and note if your condition flares after eating certain foods. Try cutting out those foods, then reintroducing them one by one to see what you react to, Kaplan advises.

7. New or worsened allergies Some people who develop COVID experience allergies they never had before. One study found the risk of developing allergic diseases, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, rose significantly within the first 30 days after a COVID diagnosis. This may be because one’s immune system stays hypervigilant after fighting the virus, McAuley says.

In severe cases, like Chrissy Bernal’s, this can lead to mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), a disease that can behave like a series of severe allergies: The body’s cells become hypersensitive, causing strong reactions to everything from food and pollen to even a hot shower or exercise. Antihistamines and other medications may help, so talk to your doctor if you experience skin itching, a rapid pulse, wheezing or gastrointestinal symptoms.

8. Pain Some COVID survivors battle chronic pain, everything from aching joints to testicular pain. There is a higher risk of inflammatory arthritis, and women are at higher risk than men. One review of studies estimated that 10 percent of people who contracted COVID experienced musculoskeletal pain at some point during the first year after infection.

Reducing stress, eating a healthy diet and exercising may ease some post-COVID discomfort. Massage therapy, movement therapy, acupuncture and over-the-counter pain medications may also offer relief. Your doctor can refer you to a specialist, such as a rheumatologist, who can help manage symptoms including joint pain.

Fast-moving research means new hope If your symptoms last after a bout of COVID, start with your primary care physician, who can help treat your symptoms or refer you to a specialist. Despite previous dismissals, long COVID is more recognized these days, Patel says, and the CDC is doing its part to educate both patients and providers. And initiatives such as the National Institutes of Health’s Recover program are researching treatment options.

“In a year, things will look different, because research is moving so quickly,” says Sara F. Martin, M.D., medical director of the Adult Post-Acute COVID Clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The CDC, for instance, is funding a series of clinical trials that the NIH has in the works. This new information, Martin says, may guide doctors, including herself, who treat long COVID patients to better ease their symptoms.

#covid #mask up #pandemic #covid 19 #wear a mask #coronavirus #sars cov 2 #public health #still coviding #wear a respirator

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virtie333 · 7 months

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Leap Day 2024

I had the day off, but after the week I've had (actually the past several weeks), I had a migraine. However, things needed to be done and it was an amazing 65 degrees out, so...

I borrowed my friend's pickup and hauled hay, then took it to the feedstore to get several bales of straw for bedding while I had it.

I turned Chester out into the newly disced arena to run and roll.

While he goofed off, I picked his paddock. I usually clean early in the morning, but I don't have time when I work the early shift on Fridays, so I picked it this afternoon to make tomorrow afternoon's cleaning easier.

I let Chester find the bits of green grass that are already coming up. Usually, we don't see new grass until mid-March; it's been a very mild winter.

Then I walked Jackson.

I'm kind of paying for it, now; My head is screaming. But the amazing comments I've already gotten on my drabble make me smile through the pain. I work again tomorrow, but then have the whole weekend off. Very much looking forward to it. I hope I can write and read tons!

#personal #migraine #leap day #chester the ottb #jackson the adventure hound

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goodnight-sammy · 6 months

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Sometimes you forget you have seasonal depression and then it's sunny and 65 degrees at 7:00 at night in mid March and you feel like you have hopes and dreams and could accomplish anything again and you're just like... oh yeah, this is what living feels like.

#this post is about me but im gonna say you anyways

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spooky-chelski · 6 months

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beautiful blue sky 65 degree march day to sit at a dealership and get my brakes replaced 🩵

#personal #american dream ahaha

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watford-herts-london · 6 months

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Government Unveils £1.1 Billion Investment in Training the Next Generation of Science Leaders

Thousands of UK students will be trained to be the next Alan Turing as part of a landmark investment in science degrees announced by the Science Secretary in a speech tomorrow (Tuesday 12 March). A £1 billion package will create 65 Centres for Doctoral Training – spanning universities from Edinburgh to Bristol. They will pick out more than 4,000 of the brightest and best science students over…

#AI #Alan Turing #College #education #Investment #science #skills #Technology #University

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cupc4ke88 · 6 months

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💙Tuesday, March 12th and 65°F💙

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leafdebrief · 2 years

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Woke up about 10 AM it's 65 degrees

Even though it's barely March, since all winter it's been freezing

This is cause for celebration. Cause for picnics and coffee

So I opened up my savings and grabbed a couple twenties

And it felt just like a day away from home

Walked over to Nelson's where my bike was getting fixed

Total damage: 34 bucks. I said, "Keep the extra six."

I'm doing well today. I came home last week with enough to live

I rode south to grab a package

'Cause our postman never rings the bell, he only leaves a slip

And sometimes he doesn't even leave a slip. He's such a dick

Waiting in line for thirty minutes and I finally get my box

Hold the door, they don't say thanks. I fumble with the lock

And my bike hasn't rode this well since the day I picked it up

A Ford Explorer jumps the light and I can't really stop

And it feels like an alarm clock

I tuck and roll like in the movies and slide across the concrete

Everybody's all, "Oh shit!" and blood is dripping down to my feet

But I get up and keep moving it's a busy city street

Keep on moving. Busy street

Ride the seven blocks to Boerum, carry my bike up two floors

Situate the crowded hallway, limp and waddle through my door

Throw the package onto my bed, start investigating sores

The cuts are bigger than expected. I guess I shouldn't have worn shorts

I thought about the winter. Under layers, I wouldn't bleed -

Drinking root beer, watching football. Oh, I never thought I'd be

In that place everyone went to but it really just took me

A couple extra years to get there, though at least I did feel free

For the most part of your weekend, save the rubbing alcohol sting

Oh, it felt just like vacation 'til I slaughtered my body

And it's kind of fucked in Florida, skies are grey instead of blue

I can't shrug off the awesome weather but I can surely dress my wounds

It felt just like a vacation but

Still, we complained until

We all felt jaded and

Started to hate it

Felt just like a vacation but

Still, we complained until

We all felt jaded and

Started to hate it

Felt just like a vacation but

Still, we complained until

We all felt jaded and

Started to hate it

Felt just like a vacation

Until we complained

It felt just like a vacation

Until we complained

It felt just like a vacation

#bomb the music industry #music #lyrics #punk rock #Spotify

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revols-headcanons · 2 years

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belcher birthday headcanons

this was going to go in my general belcher headcanon post that im making but it was far too specific and long so here’s a separate one.

okay, so the first episode of the show is on september 3rd because it’s bob & linda’s wedding anniversary, and tina’s birthday is 5ish episodes later, so it’s easy to assume that tina was born in fall (somewhere between september and november).

so tina’s either: a virgo, or libra, scorpio, or sagittarius. due to how the first thanksgiving episode in the show is the beginning of s3, my assumption is that tina was born at the beginning or middle of september, making her a virgo (or perhaps she’s a september libra).

virgo’s are typically rational, practical, logical, and systematic in their attitudes. they are consistent and diligent, but have issues regarding their standards. they are gentle, kind, loving, and have a habit of fixing what’s broken due to their hardworking and committed nature— this describes tina. she tends to be the voice of reason in situations disregarding her love life, where she uses her determination and commitment to achieve her romantic dreams (albeit unrealistic). although, when looking at the libra definition (see linda’s section), a lot of the traits could also define her.

linda’s birthday episode is 6ish episodes before a halloween episode, so linda is definitely a libra with either a late september or an early/mid-october birthday.

alternative argument: using the fact that in an episode that is 8 eps earlier, bob has a garden, and typical gardening season is spring and summer (look at the bob section for clarification), linda could potentially be a virgo or leo if they just didn’t make another tina birthday episode (which makes sense bc aging the kids is much more noticeable than aging the adults). however, google says that it’s implied that the show takes place in new jersey and/or around new york, and in new jersey the weather is typically 65-45 degrees in october (76-57 in september), so my first argument could still apply.

libra’s are typically passionate about achieving balance, justice, and harmony. they value intellect, beauty, money, and art and have a tendency to be attracted to people pleasing to the eyes. they are good in social situations and keep others engaged and happy. they take initiative in situations and are good at considering all perspective. they struggle with indecisiveness but they are good at resolving conflict with their charm and tendency to keep things fair— this describes linda. she has been shown to throw herself into situations regarding justice and she loves the finer things in life. she is very social and her origin story with bob was her literally finding him attractive because of his mustache.

bob’s birthday episodes are consistently after the christmas and valentine’s day episodes and the episode before one of his birthday episodes appears to fall within the spring time (as in, during rainy season). new jersey is the driest in february, so bob’s birthday episode has to be a while after february.

a couple of episodes after a bob’s birthday episode, it’s an episode where bob gets a mini garden. in new jersey, july is the hottest with an average of 86 degrees fahrenheit (which would burn most plants). plants need about 50 degrees fahrenheit to survive, and since gardening season is typical spring to summer, this episode must take place between march and june due to the weather in new jersey. the lowest temperatures for march and april are too low to sustain plant life (33 and 42 degrees), so it would make sense if this episode took place in may, but since the episode isn’t that far from bob’s birthday episode, I believe bob was born at the end of april and that he’s a taurus.

taurus’ are described as people who like relaxing environments that stimulate their senses. they are attracted to comfort and they’re hard working, focused, and ambitious. they prefer stability in their lives, they are loyal, and they’re consistent and reliable. they can be stubborn and get caught up in unhealthy situations to prove a point— all these points describe bob perfectly. look at how he acts in the restaurant and how defensive he gets over his family. also look at all the episodes that focus on bob being in the wrong/eccentric— they usually have him being stubborn and refusing to give up until he absolutely has to. also he just gives end of april taurus energy as well.

taurus bob and libra linda works well because taurus and libra are highly compatible with one another. in relationships, both signs avoid conflict and work together. these signs are also both good at parenting.

neither gene or louise have birthday episodes indicating what month they were born in, so now these ones are purely based on vibes and zodiac descriptions.

gene’s personality has similarities with the typical pisces description. pisces tend to be conflicted between what’s fantasy and what’s reality and they learn from observation. they are compassionate but easily swayed, they’re dreamers, and they have to learn to have a more realistic approach to seeing the world instead of being overly positive. they are also adaptable and creative. gene is a kind character who tends to be naive but not out of harm. he seems to view the world as a musical masterpiece full of color and joy, which distracts him from the unfortunate parts of reality. he is also incredibly creative and tends to go with the flow. he also gives late february birthday energy.

some may argue that gene is a leo due to his passion and theatrical personality, which is true, however he doesn’t seem to get jealous when he isn’t in the spotlight. i would argue against this perspective, but this could easily apply to gene. if he’s a leo, he would be a late july or very early august leo.

as much as people want louise to be a capricorn, she doesn’t have the struggles depicted in a typical capricorn. her issues don’t rely on her needing to learn to be playful and relaxed. instead, she has a lot of traits similar to a sagittarius. sagittarius’ like adventure in regards to either physically or mentally. they seek knowledge, they have wonderful senses of humor, and are excellent story tellers. they are straightforward and blunt, which makes them appear arrogant and pretentious. they are flexible to situations around them, prefer independence, are open to new things, and dislike limits. these traits describe louise accurately. she’s always the leading force on her adventures, she is witty and intelligent, and she is independent in regards to emotions and mentality. if she’s a sagittarius, she would’ve been born in early december (as to not interfere with christmas).

i would also argue that louise could be a cancer. cancer’s are typically intuitive and emotionally intelligent. they know how to protect themselves and they can appear cold and uncaring when in reality they are genuine and compassionate for others. they are family oriented and adopt the caregiver role, but can be controlling when they get too emotionally invested. they are also committed and loyal. these traits describe louise in a multitude of ways. she has a tendency to be protective of her siblings and defensive for them, and she also tends to act controlling and uncaring during her antics. if she’s a cancer, she would be a late june cancer.

summary:

bob was most likely born in april and he’s a taurus.

linda was most likely born in late september or october and she’s a libra.

tina was definitely implied to be born in early/mid september and she is probably a virgo.

gene has no indicated birthday in canon but he has a lot of traits associated with pisces. he could also be a leo due to his theatrics.

louise also has no indicated birthday in canon but she has a lot of similarities to sagittarius and cancer.

i almost went onto another tangent about how these make sense due to earth, water, fire, and air sign traits, but then this post would’ve been far too long.

#i was just rewatching s1 and I thought of ‘huh episode 1 is 9/3 and tina’s birthday is on episode 6???’ and now im here with this essay #bob’s burgers #bobs burgers #bobs burgers headcanons #bob’s burgers headcanons #bob belcher #linda belcher #tina belcher #gene belcher #louise belcher #belcher family #belcher family headcanons #belcher headcanons #zodiac signs #belcher kids #zodiac headcanons #i actually have to do English homework but I did this instead

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beardedmrbean · 11 months

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A stranger lured the 9-year-old boy off a Chicago playground into an alley with the promise of giving him a treat. Then, in a gang hit that made national headlines for its brutality, he fatally shot the child in the head.

Five months after the horrific slaying, prosecutors said the boy's father, Pierre Stokes − in an act of revenge − shot the girlfriend of one of the men responsible for his son’s death, and her two adult nephews.

Now, exactly seven years later, Stokes faces life in prison.

At the time, prosecutors said, Stokes' crime was the latest in a years-long gang war involving multiple family members being targeted, injured and slain on each side of the battle that began in at least 2015.

After deliberating for several hours, a Cook County on Oct. 26 jury found the boy's father guilt of attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and a gun charge in connection to the March 2016 triple shooting.

A park, a basketball and an alley execution

Tyshawn Lee, 9, was sitting on a swing at the park down the street from his grandmother's house on Nov. 2, 2015, when a man approached him, dribbled his basketball, and offered to buy him a juice box.

The man, who would later be identified as Dwright Boone Doty, then led Tyshawn to an alley, where police said he shot the child in the head several times at close range.

“It was one of the most evil things I’ve ever seen,” the Rev. Michael Pfleger, a Roman Catholic priest who presided over the boy’s funeral Mass, told the Associated Press after the killing. “I was over there and to see a young boy laying in an alley next to a garbage can with his basketball a few feet away, this assassination of a 9-year-old child took violence in Chicago to a new low.”

In October 2019, Doty was found guilty of first-degree murder in the boy's death. Illinois Department of Correction records show Doty remained housed Wednesday at the Pontiac Correctional Center where he is serving a 90-year sentencing for the crime.

'Vigilante justice is not justice'

Investigators said Tyshawn was executed by gang members to send a message to his father, who prosecutors said was an alleged member of a rival gang. Tyshawn's killing drew national media attention and highlighted ongoing savage warring factions in the Chicago area.

Stokes' crime took place months after Tyshawn's death, when he encountered Doty's girlfriend, "looked straight at her, threatened her and fired six shots," according to the Chicago Tribune.

“Vigilante justice is not justice,” Assistant State’s Attorney Melanie Matias told the jury during closing arguments of Stokes' trial at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, the outlet reported. “Street justice is not justice.”

The motive

Prosecutors said Doty and fellow gang member Corey Morgan − also convicted for his role in Tyshawn death − believed Stokes’ was responsible for an October 2015 shooting that killed Morgan’s 25-year-old brother and injured Morgan's mother.

Initially, prosecutors said, the plan was to kill Tyshawn's grandmother to send a message to Stokes before the boy was targeted.

Shell casings at the crime scene and the gun used in the boy's killing would eventually be linked back to Morgan and his brother who purchased the gun from a man in New Mexico.

Morgan was sentenced to 65 years in prison for his role in Tyshawn's death and another co-defendant, Kevin Edwards − the getaway driver − pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in exchange for a 25-year prison sentence.

DA: Stokes faces 31 years to life

Online records showed Stokes remained jailed without bond Thursday.

A Cook County District Attorney's Office spokesperson told USA TODAY Stokes faces 31 years to life when he is sentenced.

Sentencing is set for Nov. 20th.

#nunyas news

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