My husband and I have been talking about writing down our family stories before his parents pass away, but every time we try to sit down with them they deflect or change the subject, and now we're realizing we might lose all those stories forever while also feeling like we're being pushy about something that feels sacred to them.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to capture and preserve family history collides with others' discomfort around legacy-making, creating tension between honoring autonomy and preventing irreplaceable loss.
“Where Are You with The biography impulse — being remembered?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.