"Friend's Deception Leads to Life-Altering Illness"
A person struggling with Long COVID is upset after their friend flew home while sick and symptomatic, hiding it from the airline, despite the potential risk to others. The advice columnist acknowledges the friend's selfishness but also points out the systemic failures and complexities surrounding the pandemic, suggesting that directing anger at decision-makers may be more productive. The columnist advises the person to consider whether their anger is truly directed at their friend or at a larger issue, and to decide if they can continue the friendship.