Beyond the Ordinary
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How It Works
The Story We Leave™
Every life holds a story worth remembering.
The Story We Leave™ was created to help people capture the memories, lessons, and experiences that shaped their lives—so they can be preserved and shared with the people who matter most.
There are two ways people use The Story We Leave™:
• Writing privately in one of our guided journals
• Working with a trained facilitator who helps bring their story to life
Both paths lead to the same purpose:
preserving the story only you can tell.
Option 1: Write Your Story at Your Own Pace
Our guided journals make it easy to begin documenting your memories.
Each journal includes carefully crafted prompts designed to spark reflection about your life, relationships, experiences, and lessons learned.
You don’t need to be a writer.
Simply answer the prompts in your own words, at your own pace.
Many people write a little each week, while others complete their journals during meaningful conversations with family members.
Over time, the journal becomes something powerful—a personal record of a life fully lived.
Option 2: Work With a Story Facilitator
Some stories are easier to tell through conversation.
A Story We Leave™ facilitator gently guides individuals through their memories using thoughtful questions and guided storytelling sessions.
Facilitators help people:
• Recall meaningful life experiences
• Reflect on important lessons and turning points
• Capture stories that might otherwise be forgotten
• Organize memories into a lasting legacy
For many people, talking through their memories feels more natural than writing them alone.
Facilitated sessions often become deeply meaningful conversations that families treasure.
What Happens During a Facilitated Session?
A facilitator creates a comfortable and supportive environment where people can share their story.
Sessions may include:
• Guided conversation using Story We Leave prompts
• Reflection on life events, relationships, and milestones
• Recording or documenting meaningful memories
• Creating a personal legacy journal
Sessions can take place one-on-one, with family members present, or in small groups.
Why These Stories Matter
Photographs show what life looked like.
Stories reveal what life felt like.
When people take the time to share their experiences, they leave behind something more valuable than possessions.
They leave behind understanding, wisdom, and connection.
For Families, Caregivers & Communities
The Story We Leave™ is often used by:
• families wanting to preserve a loved one’s memories
• people reflecting on their life journey
• hospice and grief support programs
• community storytelling groups
• facilitators who help others document their stories
Become a Certified Facilitator
For those who feel called to help others preserve their stories, The Story We Leave™ Facilitator Certification Program provides training on how to guide meaningful storytelling sessions.
Facilitators learn how to:
• lead one-on-one or group story sessions
• support emotional storytelling conversations
• help individuals document their life experiences
• build a meaningful service helping others preserve their legacy
Every Story Matters
No two lives are the same.
Every memory, lesson, and experience adds another thread to the story we leave behind.
The Story We Leave™ exists to help ensure those stories are never lost.
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“Who Needs a Story Facilitator?”
It’s extremely effective for getting:
• hospice clients
• senior communities
• families
• counselors
• churches
to realize they need someone like you.
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A Gift That Lasts Beyond a Lifetime
Stories are one of the most meaningful things we leave behind.
The Story We Leave™ journals help ensure that the voices, memories, and wisdom of a lifetime are not lost — but carried forward.
Ready to Begin?
Browse the collection and choose the journal that speaks to your story.
[Explore the Journals]