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Ballet audition paranoia or reality?
September 14, 2025
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My daughter had an audition today and the ballet studio was filled w little girls and moms - at one point I realized we are one to two weeks into the fall semester and all the bugs are circulating and I am so close to all of these people sitting on the floor listening to the head of the studio…. I was wondering how I remove myself from these situations without seeming too sensitive or vulnerable. And perhaps I have nothing to worry about but it does seem silly to be exposed?
The last thing I want is to have my daughter suffer from bacteriophobia but this literally is about my health?
lots to consider… and the more I worry the worse it is for my mental state as well!!
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I think protection is key if you are at close proximity with people especially in his season.how old is your daughter?
what do you think of popping on a mask ?
Transplant Patient
Masks ar good but the whole concept of the event is community and transparency - so hard to stand out but then again - showing the stress I feel, might be even more off putting
Karin,
I understand how you feel. When I received my transplant nearly 20 years ago masks were not something people were used to. I got LOTS of stares and weird looks. I was even asked multiple times why I had it on. I had it on to survive for me and even more so for my child. And I went to all her ballet recitals!!
Fast forward years later, I had a horrible covid experience and I started isolating. It was not a fun way to live. So I try to get out more, I still will wear a masks in public places and crowds. I also keep sanitizer in my car and attached to my purse. Paranoid? Maybe. Germaphobe? Probably. But alive and healthy.
I say put on a mask, possibly sit in a section that isn't crowded and enjoy the childhood that goes by way too fast. People that know you should understand and all the others, well, does it really matter?!?
I totally see where you are coming from. I was lucky, if you call it luck, my girls also ballet dancers stopped dancing before I got sick. Honestly I am not sure how I would handle it now. One thought is to talk to your transplant team, ask how cautious you need to be. When in doubt, always ask professionals.
As for teaching your daughter, I believe you can absolutely teach her how to be cautious and mindful without scaring her. You are her mama, you will ultimately make the right call. I am here for you as are the rest of our group. Check back in and update us. ❤️