What My Grandkids Will Never Know—Unless I Tell Them

There are moments when you look at your grandchildren and think:

“You’ll never know what life was like when I was your age.”

Not because you don’t want to share.
But because the world they live in now is so different, it’s hard to know where to start.

They swipe screens before they can write their names.
They order meals from phones and talk to smart speakers.
They’ve never had to wait for a letter to arrive in the post.

And while all of that is incredible… it also means something is getting lost.

What They Don’t Know—But Should

Your grandchildren may never:

• Dial a rotary phone
  
  
• Share a bedroom with three siblings
  
  
• Walk to school rain or shine
  
  
• Sew a button, grow a garden, or hang washing out to dry
  
  

They may never know what it felt like to gather around the radio for evening news…
Or to fall in love without texting, filters, or dating apps.

And unless you tell them—those moments could disappear entirely.

Why Sharing the Past Helps Them Understand the Present

When you share your stories, you’re not just telling them “how things used to be.”

You’re giving them something richer:
Perspective. Resilience. Gratitude. Identity.

You’re helping them see how your values were shaped. How your family started. Why certain traditions matter.

And perhaps most importantly—you’re showing them that they come from somewhere.

You Don’t Need to Remember Everything—Just Enough to Begin

Some people hold back from sharing because they say:

“My memory isn’t what it used to be.”
“I’m not sure I’d know what to say.”
“It’s all jumbled up in my head.”

But you don’t need to have a perfect memory to tell your story.

You just need a gentle space, thoughtful prompts, and someone to really listen. That’s often all it takes to bring the past back into focus—one memory at a time.

A Story Told Once Can Be Watched Forever

At Heritage House Studio, we help people like you capture their stories in relaxed, filmed conversations—often right from their living room.

We guide the process, ask meaningful questions, and create something that can be shared with your children, your grandchildren… and maybe even their children.

Because no one else can tell your story.
And once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Want to Explore the Idea?

We offer a free consultation—just a simple, friendly conversation to see if a video memoir might be right for you or your family.

Even if you’ve never thought of yourself as “story-worthy.”
Even if you think your life was just “ordinary.”

Your story is a gift. Let’s help you pass it on.