Founder Bio:
Debb Daughtry is an author, founder of The Story We Leave™, and a retired behavioral professional with a B.A. in Psychology and additional training through C.A.R.D. She is also a Certified Death Doula, and more. She now brings together her professional experience, education, and deep understanding of loss, memory, and the importance of preserving the stories we leave behind.
Her work was shaped by profound personal loss, including the deaths of her identical twin, parents, brothers, husband and many others. Through these experiences, she came to understand that when someone is gone, we don't just miss just their presence. We miss their voice, their stories, their experiences, their wisdom, and the little pieces of who they were that can never be replaced.
That understanding inspired The Story We Leave™—a way to preserve the memories and stories that might otherwise disappear with time. Through her growing collection of journals, books, facilitator training, and resources, Debb helps preserve the stories that matter most.
Her mission is simple: to help people tell their stories while they can still be heard—and give those stories somewhere to live after they're gone.
The Story We Leave™ began with a quiet realization.
"Many years ago, I gave my mother a journal, hoping she would fill its pages with the memories, experiences, and moments that shaped her life. I imagined one day reading her stories, hearing her voice through her words, and knowing parts of her I had never thought to ask about.
After she passed in 2011, I opened that journal expecting to find comfort, connection, and a piece of her waiting for me.
The pages were blank.
Later, after my husband passed away, I realized that his stories—and so many of my parents' stories—had never been written down. That moment revealed something important: most people want to share their story, but they don't know where to begin. The Story We Leave™ was created to help people preserve their memories, values, and life experiences, ensuring their stories are not lost but treasured by the generations who follow."
— Debb Daughtry
Read about the DREAM Debb had the night after her husband passed,
and how that unforgettable experience
became the beginning of The Story We Leave.
See it on the BLOG page.
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