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

[lethe1]

1. lethe (she/her)
2. Newbie, in the sense that I have never *had* to stay in except when I didn't want to go out anyway (think flu, etc.)
3. Comfort TV, reading, funny videos
4. Contact with other DW'ers, and the sense that we are all in this together, even though we are apart
5. A listening ear, comments & commiserations

[petra]

Welcome to the party. I hope we have some things you can use already!