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How do you know that? I've had Covid twice and it was nothing like the symptoms you're describing there.
None of us know how Covid would affect us. But in 99% (probably more than that) of us, it's no worse than a cold or mild flu. Automatically thinking that you're going to end up in hospital is silly.
You are the reason this is still happening, then.
What part of "other people exist" is unclear? I get vaccinated so I'm unlikely to be a vector for spreading the virus to people who'd die from it due to pre-existing conditions or age.
Do you know who I caught Covid off the first time? My step-dad, who had been vaccinated twice.
It doesn't stop you spreading it Covid, but keep pretending it does if it makes you feel better.
You know what? You're right, getting vaccinated doesn't make it impossible to catch and spread a disease. What it does is reduce the possibility, and reduce the severity and duration if you do catch it. What you're doing is applying your personal experience - an anecdote - to everyone.
No vaccine ever has been 100% effective. Not even the smallpox vaccine. 100% effectiveness isn't possible. You happened to catch it from a vaccinated person. It happens. Doesn't mean being vaccinated didn't reduce the severity of your step-father's illness or the duration of his contagiousness. It almost certainly did both.
Easy to get COVID twice when you take no precautions.
You are the problem.