My sister and I are the only ones left who remember our grandmother's stories, but she's frustrated that I keep 'editing' them when I tell them to my kids and I'm frustrated that she insists on including details that don't feel appropriate for children. We both want to honor Grandma but we're approaching it completely differently.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people are learning that the responsibility of being the last keepers of family memory requires negotiating what parts of the truth are worth preserving for the next generation.
“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.