The most common themes are a sense of time distortion, a feeling of having missed out on key experiences, and concerns about the decline of social interaction and a rise in selfishness and rudeness. Commenters also lament the disappearance of 24-hour businesses and note the persistent challenges of rising costs, especially for housing, transportation, and utilities. Many express concern for children who have fallen behind in school and have struggled to cope with the social and emotional impacts of the pandemic.
