Like anything else, living alone has its perks and pitfalls, but being by yourself in a time of social isolation can present an array of challenges and emotions. We asked our readers to share their stories of what living alone looks and feels like now. Some wrote about days of solo bliss (filled with knitting, sketching and solitaire), while others wondered when they would touch someone again. One reader likened this experience to his time in jail.

Source: New York Times May 15, 2020 18:00 UTC