[lindabaker]

I have heard about the "period of darkness" from several sources over the last thirty years or so. My questions are these: what about our family members who may be at work, or at school when (and if) this takes place? Do we mention it to our bosses or our childrens' teachers? Will they think we have gone totally 'round the bend? Or, do we privately coach our families? Do we tell them what to expect and how to behave? Will this unnecessarily frighten the younger ones? I have wondered about this for a very long time...any input would be helpful. Linda