I started blogging about writing and books and met a lot of other writers through it. I have people to talk to about the subjects I love, people to give feedback on unfinished work, and maybe even people to collaborate with one day. I learned a bunch about writing by exposure to their work as well!
Getting feedback on unfinished work sounds great! I am writing a book about my personal experience as a 9 year old living through the 4-year long war in Bosnia back in 1992. I want my son to be able to learn about this war as it was experienced by me. It has been very difficult so far as it pushes me to revive those horrible memories, and getting feedback would mean a lot to keep me going.
https://barbariangrunge.substack.com/