This past year strained our public lives. Grocery shopping was a labyrinth, with danger lurking around every corner. We danced on sidewalks, moving around others, afraid we’d be the next superspreader. But neither has private life been smooth. Even the friendliest families were on edge, lashing out under pandemic stress. Others were isolated with their thoughts, Netflix, and occasional news about a family member who died or lost a job. However the pandemic ends, family will remain a minefield.