Self-Isolation Pro

I think that most of you know that I have to spend most of my time at home at the best of times.
While it is easier to cope with social isolation when there is physical illness and pain (a clear reason), that does not make it easy.
Over the years, though, I have become accustomed to being at home and socially isolated. A lot.
The fìrst few months were the most difficult, by far.

So if you are feeling down, emotionally fragile, stuck, trapped, or simply having a difficult time adjusting to this new normal way of life, feel free to contact me, ask me questions, or just to vent and talk it through.

There are many ways to continue to feel connected without putting lives at risk. The fact that we have so much virtual space to connect with others is a blessing and a curse. We have the ability to discuss our fears and speak with friends, but virtual reality is also missing a key link in our need for connection.
This is when applications and services like Skype, Google Duo, Discord, Twitch, and live-streaming comes in handy.
Over the weekend, using Discord, my husband and I were able to connect with family and friends while playing a game that we cast to our television. We could hear everyone's voices and type out discussions, while playing games. It was lighthearted and fun, and allowed us to connect with people we cannot see.

If any of our friends would ever like to join in, using Discord is quite straightforward, can be easily downloaded, and can be used via any computer or laptop (as far as I understand it - Ryan is the IT dude in our home).

The best advice I have for people is:
Be honest about how you are feeling. When someone reaches out to ask how you are handling everything, don't sugar-coat it because it might be awkward to type it. We need connection more than ever right now, and while we cannot be physically close to one another, we can engage in more in-depth conversations.

Again, if you have any questions, concerns, need to vent, or want to be involved in playing or even watching collective game nights, comment or message me any time!

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Thank you all for self-isolating and being responsible in your behaviours. We all rely on it.