ellisael

i completely and absolutely agree with the conversation that is going on- encountering smokers while traveling is one of my nightmares. However, I must come clean and tell you that my partner was a huge smoker for the first 5 years of our marriage- we read one too many ways of getting over the habit for him. In the end, enrolling him to an anti-smoking course taken by a leading habit-breaking psychologist was really helpful- to this day, we read good psychology blogs about addiction and psychology together- glad to be out of that stressful time. We are currently reading Psychological Science and it has an elaborate part of addictive bhr and its ways of coping

I am a tutor and spoken English teacher whose work was looking dried up and scarce after the lockdown began. I have been looking at possibilities on online tutoring and around 30% of my earlier students have agreed to shift and try out online teaching models. I have also begun writing interesting mathematical content for edtech companies with visual aid etc (i use examples like this one on multivariable functions) to supplement my earning. It is a lot of hustle but somehow working out right now. 
 

Defunding and re-looking at the policing system really is long overdue but what even can be expected from Biden's diplomacy!

This is really an important important list to work with the timely reality of the here and the now and structural and institutional inequalities and discrimination. 

I think you have got plenty of messages of advice and solidarity already, i just wanted to share that i hope your partner is able to see and understand your concerns. And take steps from there

I did not face any extra strictness and maybe the case that they would take a look closely at you. 

I quite love vaping too. Even though i wouldn't say that i am addicted to it. The recent medical literature coming on it is quite scary but it is wonderful to learn from this thread.

I often swim to relax and definitely go for a hike or a trek once every two week. I am also a sucker for sleeping in late. I have been reading a lot of psychology and really loving it. My current read is Psychological Science, and i especially recommend the tenth chapter which looks at emotions. Very insightful on pain and hurt.