How has the pandemic changed your life?

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The last two years since the first lockdown have seen people's lives change in many different ways, and we want to hear from you about how your life has changed.

March 2020 saw the UK enter lockdown for the first time in what signalled the start of two years of turbulence for many people - loved ones were lost to the pandemic and other people's lives were changed beyond recognition.

And now in 2022 after three national lockdowns with us moving towards a new normal, we're keen to hear the unexpected ways that your life has changed for better and for worse. Let us know in our comments section. When asking previously, people shared their stories filled with highs and lows.

One person said: "Discovered through being at home that my son has epilepsy and my daughter earned a place at a great secondary school. "Ended up working for a great employer after leaving two jobs, found my work life balance through it all and became closer to my hubby." Another person shared their positive experiences, saying: "Lost 3 stone as I had time to exercise! "I was working full time as a wholesaler for all the florists within the north west, got made redundant due to COVID so started my own floristry company and business is booming." One reader shared their inspiring story, saying: "During the pandemic we lost two family members, my cousin and my nana in may and June 2020. "Instead of moping around I took my sadness and channelled it into starting a cake business which is now well established and successful. "Left my boring 8-5 office job in sales was sick of the stress and pressure no work life balance.