You’ve done the hard part: you’ve written something. Maybe it’s a collection of family stories, a memoir, a transcription of oral histories, or a deeply personal reflection. Now you’re wondering: What’s next? How do you take this raw material and turn it into something lasting—something that will be read, cherished, and preserved for generations? As …
Personal History as Therapy
by Maia Fischler Recording and writing our life stories is powerful therapy. It can create order from a jumble of memories, helping us see and understand the forces that have shaped us. Dr. Teri Friedman is a psychologist in Rye Brook, NY, and a strong believer in the therapeutic effects of writing. Teri Friedman, PhD, …
Personal historians remind us to gather our stories
Personal historians know holidays are the perfect time to gather family stories and honor personal legacies. Ask Trena Cleland or Gloria Nussbaum about the importance of preserving personal history. Both Trena and Gloria are members of Personal Historians NW and contributors to the December issue(s) of Northwest50Plus magazine, highlighting the different types of work being done to …
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