Poisoned by the Post Pandemic Pod

I've had a hard time convincing people that post-pandemic means I get to return to my solitary life. I am no longer on the short list for dinner or holidays. I am still recovering, perhaps forever. I will swim and shop for groceries in another village to avoid the un-pleasantries. It's cloying to spend even a second more of time with the pod. No thanks! It served its purpose. We're done here! Sincerely, Poisoned by the Post Pandemic Pod