I Am Sorry For Your Loss: Memoirs of a COVID-19 Survivor

In her memoir I Am Sorry For Your Loss (2021), Denne Lawton recounts her survival of COVID-19 while residing in a major hotspot in Wayne County, Michigan, during the initial wave in March 2020. This self-published and unedited book captures the sudden shock of facing the pandemic, despite the first-person narrator’s prior awareness of the warning signs. Lawton emphasizes the significance of her social network in supporting her battle against the disease, while also acknowledging the tangible and intangible losses incurred from her encounter with the virus. She delves into the grieving process, particularly mourning the loss of significant milestones like witnessing her infant granddaughter’s first steps. Lawton’s work holds significance in its portrayal of the emotional struggle endured by COVID-19 patients, navigating the complexities of health anxiety, guilt, and profound loss.