My name is Theresa and I'm trying out this Friendica thing. I stopped using Facebook about a year ago, and never really used Instagram. But I found that no one I knew followed me off those sites and, sadly, it's been difficult to engage with anyone offline. Text messages and phone calls go unanswered. Attempts at getting together in person aren't working. Loneliness is an epidemic in today's world, and I am experiencing a deep and painful loneliness myself, and yet too many of us keep ourselves isolated from each other. Why? Fear? Is it worth it? To be loved by a circle of friends is important to our well-being and to our communities. Let's get over that fear and take a chance, so that we can build something beautiful.

I am a middle-aged lesbian anarchist living in eastern USA, trying to write a book (actually I have four books in me that I need to write), studying for my General level ham radio license, and organizing mutual aid in New Jersey while trying to help others organize in other places that don't have existing mutual aid groups. I spend some of each year in Florida. I enjoy reading, needle felting, nature walks, traveling, music, horror and sci-fi, tennis, and I am spending this part of my life learning new things and trying to open new opportunities. I look forward to meeting you, whoever you are. 😀