Welcome to Adventures of the Traveling Grief Case
Real life, honest stories, a little humor, and a whole lot of heart. 💜

Hey, I’m Elissa!
I’m a writer, published author, mom, grandmother, and storyteller from Rhode Island. I’ve been sharing pieces of my life online for more than a decade—from everyday adventures and travel to grief, growth, and finding reasons to laugh along the way.
What started as a little blog called Embracing My Inner Ginger has grown and evolved right alongside me. I’m glad you’re here.
Read, Write & Listen
My book Writing My Way Through Grief, its companion journal, and audiobook grew from the stories I first shared here. Come explore the journey—and meet some of the readers who’ve been part of it.

Writing My Way Through Grief
Explore the book, companion journal, audiobook, a free taste of the original stories, and photos of readers with my book.
There’s More to the Story
From the Blog
Personal essays, life lessons, travel adventures, and whatever else life decides to throw my way.
Listen Along
Prefer listening? Find selected stories and reflections on Spotify and YouTube.
Life is still a work in progress. So am I. Thanks for being here. 💜