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20 Questions To Help You Begin Telling Your Life Story
You can record your answers to these questions in a variety of ways: journaling, voice recording,
longer form writing, or through a video biography with us! 😉
- What was your birth name, and when and where were you born?
- Tell me about your family growing up. Who were your parents and what were they like?
What were their occupations? - What are your siblings’ names and their birth order? Do you have any special memories
with them growing up? - What schools did you attend and what were your favorite subjects?
- Do you have any specific cherished childhood memories?
- What activities or hobbies brought you the most joy?
- Were there any family traditions or special celebrations you enjoyed?
- Do you recall any particularly funny or memorable family stories?
- Were there any other role models or people you looked up to when you were young?
Can you share what made them special to you? - What kinds of ambitions did you have as you entered adulthood? How were those
ambitions shaped? - Do you remember your first job? What did you learn from that job?
- How did you meet your spouse or partner?
- Can you recall the days your children and/or grandchildren were born?
- What are some of your favorite moments as parents or as a couple? Most challenging?
- Were there any particularly difficult decisions you had to make in your life? Can you
reflect on how you made those decisions and whether you look back on them with any regret? - What do you consider your greatest personal achievement?
- Share a story about a time when someone’s kindness or generosity made a big impact on you.
- What values and life lessons do you want to pass on to your children, grandchildren, and
future generations? - If you could give your younger self a piece of advice, what would it be?
- How has the world changed during your lifetime, and what lessons can be learned
from those changes?
Bonus Questions - Did you serve in the military or take part in any significant historical events?
- What was your most adventurous travel experience?
- How did/do you celebrate major life milestones (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.)? Do you
have any traditions you would like to be maintained in the family?
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