Founder Bio:
Debb Daughtry
Debb Daughtry is the founder behind The Story We Leave, a legacy project designed to help individuals and families preserve the stories and memories that matter most.
From workshops and facilitator certifications to legacy journals, her mission is simple yet profound: make sure no story fades.
A certified Death Doula, Debb holds a B.A. in Psychology and is retired from a career in behavioral work. Guided by a deep passion for helping others, she brings both personal understanding and professional insight.
As a widow and an identical twin who has endured the profound loss of her sister, parents, three brothers, and many other loved ones, Debb knows grief from the inside out. Out of this lived experience, she created The Story We Leave™—a heartfelt invitation to honor the lives we live.
After losing her husband in August 2023, Debb felt the powerful pull to create something meaningful, something lasting, something that could help others capture the essence of who they are for the ones they love.
It’s a legacy in motion. A celebration of life.
A bridge between generations and a healing journey for anyone ready to reflect, remember, and pass on the light.
Before memories fade, stories can still be told!
About The Story We Leave™
"The Story We Leave™ began with a quiet realization. After my husband passed, and years before, I had given my mother a journal—hoping she would write down her memories, her experiences, the moments that shaped her life. After she passed, I opened it, expecting connection and comfort.
The pages were blank. That moment revealed something important:
most people want to share their story, but they don’t know where to begin.
I realized my husband's life story, and my parents' stories, weren't going to be heard!
The Story We Leave™ was created to meet that need."
By Debb Daughtry, Founder
