Are you a different person to who you were twelve months ago

[lifeinacupoftea]

If so how? Spose the pandemic has gone and changed us all in some way.
I'm slightly concerned that I'll only discover the true measure of how it's all affected my well-being when things return to 'normal'

Well I'm about a year older and about five years fatter.

Nothing has change, still the same person I've been for years.

Fatter. And appreciate going into an office to work a bit more!

I was thinking yesterday that I've lost some social skills. Went for a walk with a friend and struggled to know what to say, I've never been like that.

I don't live alone, I have a DH and two teen DDs, so it must be even worse for those living on their own.

I think I have. I like walking now. I'm trying to look after myself. Realised how important hugging is and who's important to me. Never thought I would be told I cant see who I want too and cant hug people. Especially family.
Released how precarious everything is and found out more about myself.

I don't think so. My body clock has changed a bit but I suspect it's actually going to it's 'normal' time now I don't commute.

Apparently my body likes to work 11-7/8pm

This time last year I was gearing up to leave my husband and was pushed into it by him on the 12th which ended up getting the police involved. I was totally broken at that time, but now I am so happy I could burst almost every single day. Even with the pandemic and two toddlers, my life is so much happier than last year

I had a baby in August, this time last year I’d just found out I was pregnant. I feel like a completely different person. It’s really tricky to determine what changes are pandemic related or becoming a mum.

Actually that's not true...

I've realised how little I need material goods - fancy cars, exotic expensive holidays, etc.

Most of what I really love is not that expensive: quality time with friends and family, walks, pottering in the garden, art and crafts, my cats.

I'd still like to take holidays but I'd be happy to stick to Europe rather than ££££

In summary, I have left the corporate world and am living a simpler life.

We have financial challenges but I'm hopeful we can get through them and then continue without me doing any kind of corporate job (and I was earning six figures before so it's a big change!)

Yes. Weirdly more confident in knowing what I want.

Also even less likely to give a fuck about beauty standards or fitting it with others, I was always that way inclined, but it's really cemented it this year.

I had a baby at the very start of lockdown (after many years of struggle).

I’ve never known motherhood not in a pandemic, and even though I’m crazily lucky to have him I’m still a bit sad for the way it should’ve been.

@LividLovely that sums it up perfectly for me too

Yes. It’s been very difficult job wise - my work have not been supportive in too many ways to mention. And this has, inevitably, impacted me personally in ways I would not have anticipated. However, my family and friends have been wonderfully supportive.

I am not long out of a horrible 10 year relationship and despite the pandemic and not working currently, have peace of mind and calm for the first time in years and feel like the person I was many years ago and in control, positive, getting stuff done in the house & garden and feeling like a weight has lifted. It is a great feeling and once I can go back to work and socialise, it will be marvellous.

Yes, I think so. Lost a baby. Marriage hit the rocks. Ended up in charge of a massive charity project. I don't feel I've had the time to reflect on any of it.

Yes. My life is in tatters and I frequently feel suicidal. Thus time last year my life was wonderful. Not perfect, but I was fit, happy, in love, doing ok financially, sociable, doing well in my sport. I fucking hate my new life. Fat, skint, bereaved, depressed and constantly trying to stay afloat in one way or another.

@TwoLeftSocksWithHoles

Well I'm about a year older and about five years fatter.

Yep!

I was just reflecting on this earlier, and am not quite sure. Lost some of my va-va voom - that I do know.