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Has anything in your life or experience prepared you for a time like this? If so, tell us about it.

The years of early motherhood prepared me for isolation. I was the only stay-at-home-mom in my neighborhood, and my husband worked full-time. I often spent 8-10 hours alone, without speaking or interacting with other people. I became very depressed. In that way, the isolation of lockdown felt familiar, so I know how to keep busy with projects at home. I also have my husband and son (now 21) at home with me, so even though i can't see friends or go anywhere, at least I'm not entirely alone.