You aren't useless. I think you have a warm hearted voice that is a positive impact around here.

So you aren't able to go near the stove; I am sure there must be other ways of contributing to the running of the household.

My own allergies have made it difficult to leave the home since Fall arrived. I haven't been able to go anywhere. I am sure my constant coughing would clear the room. Closing the windows makes me feel penned in. I feel like such a drag. I look forward to that first snowfall for this to be over. In the meantime I realise this has been off-putting to others who must think I don't want to do anything. I think some of them are taking this personally. They certainly don't understand.

Now when it comes to that cooker....

Are you able to contribute to meals by preparing foods that don't require cooking? Salads? Slow cooker/crock pot? Even sandwiches?