Role Reboot

Grieving During The Holidays

I understand the urge to disappear into a dark room and emerge once January 2nd comes around. But it’s not a healthy choice. The holiday season is generally viewed as a joyful and chaotic season. Many people participate in long established traditions. For some it’s a time to return to a childhood home. For others, […]

Mourning Season: What I Gained By Grieving Publicly On Facebook

I understood that I was, emotionally speaking, standing naked in front of the Internet, and that plenty of people wished I’d cover up.  In Boston, the last of the leaves are turning brown and brittle, dappling the sidewalks of Jamaica Plain. My daughter, almost 2, crunches and kicks them with her sneakers on our way […]