Author: Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY

Quarantine has been hard, don’t get me wrong, but I’ve been fighting my bouts of depression, boredom, loneliness without the burden of being ill.

At the beginning of COVID-19, everything stopped. But life, career, babies, retirement, it all keeps going anyway.

It’s OK to be open about our difficulties coping with the pandemic, even when trying to support others.

Gardening, sports memories and long-running TV shows are the self-care we’re focusing on this week in quarantine.

This weekend let’s be thankful for what we have, enjoy entertainment and our families, and remember to keep working for safety and change on Monday.

The last few weeks, between the coronavirus pandemic and protests against police brutality, have been emotionally draining. Take a second to rest.

Another historic, difficult week has passed in America. But we keep trying to help.

A perfect roast chicken, some new books and taking ourselves for a walk are getting us through another week in coronavirus quarantine.

A galaxy far, far away, gray hair, a suspenseful novel and more to help you through another week in quarantine.

In USA TODAY’s newsletter about coping with the coronavirus pandemic, we discuss the “Parks and Recreation” special and virtual travel.