Have you ever wondered where you truly came from? not just the place, but the history, the people, the stories that made you who you are? Growing up, my mum would often tell us stories about our ancestors; her parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. I was fascinated to learn of my Chinese and German...
Why We Feast at Christmas: Behind the Celebration
Every December, as we marvel at the sight of the dining table spread with our favourite food, laughter spills across the room, and families gather in their own beautiful chaos, I’m reminded of something deeper than turkey, mince pies, or overbooked social calendars. Beneath the sparkle of Christmas celebrations lies something ancient: a thread...
Why Children Thrive When They Know Their Family Stories
Children don’t need perfect parents. Well, ‘perfect parents’ don’t exist. There isn’t a picture-perfect childhood, or a ‘model’ family, either. What children need is a strong sense of where they come from. Intergenerational narrative theory suggests that children who grow up hearing stories about their family’s past develop a stronger sense...
What Inspired Me to Create Legacy Books
It was November 2020. The world was still living through lockdowns that had started months earlier, and like so many families, ours was clinging to the importance of connection. That winter, Uncle Bill, my husband Dave’s only living uncle, was admitted to the hospital with a severe chest infection. He was 85. The news hit hard. Only a few years...
The Roots That Shaped Us, & Who We Are
Our source, our lineage, our family history --- these form the very essence of “us”. A tree cannot grow without roots, and roots begin with a seed. Our “seed” is that potent energy from which we, and all our family members, have emerged through endless generations. To understand and appreciate our roots is to gain deeper insight into why we are...
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