Questions to ask your parents and grandparents, before it's too late

1. Who are you asking?

2. What would you love to know? (pick as many as you like)

Questions for Mum

Take your time. The best answers often come after a little pause.

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There are so many more stories to find

Mylyfe asks the questions for you, gently follows wherever their stories lead, and writes it all up as a memoir your family can keep.

Pick a calm moment

A cup of tea, a car journey or a quiet Sunday afternoon. People open up when nothing else is pulling at them.

Bring old photos

A single photograph can unlock a dozen stories. Ask "who's this?" and see where it goes.

Follow the story, not the list

If an answer leads somewhere interesting, go with it. Ask "and then what happened?" The list will wait.

Write it down or record it

Memories fade quickly, even the ones we're sure we'll remember. Capture their words while you can.

Mylyfe is a gentle, guided chat that asks questions like these, follows their stories, and writes it all up as a memoir your family can keep.

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