Founder Bio:

Debb Daughtry is an author, founder of The Story We Leave™, and retired from a career in the behavioral field with a B.A. in Psychology. She is also a Certified Death Doula and Certified Grief Recovery Coach™. Debb has created a growing collection of guided journals and books focused on legacy, grief, healing, memory preservation, and life's meaningful milestones. Through The Story We Leave™, she also develops facilitator training and resources to help individuals, families, caregivers, and organizations preserve the stories that matter most.

WHY?

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 away 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 her husband passed.)