Introduction Post

[petra]

If you're joining us, please comment with:
1. Your name (your pronouns)
2. Experience with being stuck inside: newbie, been not around the block a few times, Grizzled Veteran of the Indoors Wars
3. Self-soothing: Favorite way to self-soothe at the moment
4. I hope: What you hope this community can do for you
5. I can offer: What you are bringing to the party

For example:
Petra (she/her)
Been not around the block a few times
Self-soothing: reading long fanfiction & Stardew Valley
I hope: I want to add structure and enjoyment to my days of being stuck inside, and bring the same benefits to other people
I can offer: an open, sympathetic mind and suggestions of ways to cope, e. g. "connect with new people on the internet for new perspectives"

Comments

[scytale]

1. Scytale (she/her)
2. Experience with being stuck inside: Newbie
3. Self-soothing: Tea. Yoga. Lie down on the bed for a bit (it helps!).
4. I hope: To keep connected with people, and to gather advice on how to cope!
5. I can offer: comments and commiseration

[petra]

Welcome! I'm glad yoga is helping you.

As for how to cope--well, we're all working on that together, really.