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

[asco]

1. Daniela (she/her).
2. Been stuck inside for the better part of the last three years.
3. Music, my dogs, writing.
4. People to talk to? An active place on Dreamwidth.
5. I can listen to you talking about anything. I'm not good at advice, but depending on the subject, I can help you think outside the box.

[petra]

Welcome! What have you been writing recently?

[asco]

original fiction, mainly. i finished a story last week, and i'm now trying to start writing a course on fiction writing.

and thanks for the welcome!

[petra]

Oh, good for you!