When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, our world changed dramatically, and the unknowns ignited a collective fear and anxiety. It was all so sudden, strange, and scary. Friends from around the world began reaching out to me, including those whom I hadn’t spoken to years. They all had unique experiences that were only further compounded by the isolating effects of the pandemic. They all had a story. And they all felt better after sharing their story with me.