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

Hello, I hope this stays open!

[nondenomifan]

1. Nondenomifan (she, her)
2. Been not around the block a few times (just got that--hee!)
3. Enjoy online and offline video games, loom knitting, and watching favorite TV series or game/competition shows. I also enjoy listening to music and books on tape and writing, as well as chatting with family and friends on the phone or online.
4. I can always use new ideas for proactively using my inside time!
5. I'm an experienced peer "listener" and am very good at giving "leading suggestions" rather than advice. ("Have you tried shopping around for the cheapest price?" vs. "You should get your stuff at an outlet store or someplace like Costco instead of a craft store.")

Re: Hello, I hope this stays open!

[petra]

Welcome, and thanks for the flood of submissions! I haven't seen email from this community in months. I hope you had a good time engaging with the backlog of posts.