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

[ex_flameandsong751]

1. Let's go with my username Verhalen on a public post, he/him.
2. Grizzled Veteran of the Indoors Wars - I'm disabled and don't drive, and have been pretty isolated for the last almost-20 years.
3. My favorite way to self-soothe is listening to music (I have very eclectic music taste). I also write fic and snuggle with my cats and smell scenty things.
4. Friendly interaction with other people.
5. I can offer empathy, comments and commiseration, possible dorky humor.

[petra]

Welcome! You indubitably have some accumulated wisdom to share.

What fandoms have you been writing for recently?

[ex_flameandsong751]

I am mostly active in the Silmarillion fandom these days, though I have a bit of Star Wars and Game of Thrones fic in my A03 works as well. :)

[petra]

Cool. If I get anywhere with the giant stack of things I have to read, I'll have to come check out your Star Wars stuff.