Staying Connected with Friends DURING LOCKDOWN
The pandemic hit, and all of a sudden our lives felt unstable, unpredictable, and at times, scary. Most of us have had to juggle being a parent and teacher, while keeping up with housework and our jobs‌ with no end in sight. This time has certainly shown how essential connection with other humans is for our mental wellness. But, how can you spend
time with or make close friends during a lockdown? I was born and raised in Costa Rica. Nine years ago I moved to the U.S. without knowing anyone but my husband. Here I was, in a new country, with a different culture and language trying to make friends. Soon after, we started a family, and free time for making friends was in limited supply. So I did what
