A family anecdote revealed… My Beake-related research has sent me deep into a series of wills for the family of Mary Mount, who married Robert Beake at Canterbury in 1689. While researching her parents I found the tree growing in unexpected ways, due to the early deaths of her father and maternal grandfather and subsequent remarriages of her mother and maternal grandmother (click image to enlarge):

An unexpected find in a legal document... #familyhistory #familystories #familyanecdotes #genealogy #heritage #lineage

Mel Seeley This Little Thing We Call Life This Little Thing We Call Life

Meet 'The Little Roar'—the tiny, hyper-focused niece who whispers roars at sleeping husbands and keeps the family (and the dogs) on their toes.

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This weekend, many will gather with loved ones, sharing stories—some familiar, some new. For #veterans, these tales can hold deeper meaning.

We believe in the power of #storytelling to connect and heal. Embrace those moments.

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My memoir, The Power of Regret, is out now → www.amazon.com/dp/B0GV339BNC

The Exorcist shaped my life, family, and filmmaking. Real demons are emotional, not supernatural.

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Faith becomes the quiet thread that keeps generations from unraveling. 🌿

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Family stories deserve both warmth and proof. 🔗 buff.ly/N3Spdcl

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Carrying on what matters most—family, culture, love. 🌸

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Father writing in a journal beside family photos in warm light

A father’s words carry more than memories.

They carry lessons, values, and direction for generations to come.

Don’t let those stories go untold.

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Don't Miss My New Video!

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Historic homes tell family stories of endurance. Cherish those roots. #HistoricHomes #FamilyStories #Endurance #Heritage #History

The Family of John Downing: The Husband of Accused Witch Mehitable Braybrooke One of the most powerful things about genealogy is that it allows us to recover people who history has flattened into a single moment.

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Do you have any furniture that has been passed down in your family?

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New Video!

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A Little Irish Luck in My Blood - Geeky KOOL My grandmother was an O’Brien, so Irish heritage runs deep in my blood. I grew up hearing stories from my great‑grandmother about the attitudes and discrimination Irish immigrants once faced

A Little Irish Luck in My Blood

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Chasing Windmills - Political Autobiography Book by Maya Butalid Discover Chasing Windmills, the powerful political autobiography of Maya Butalid. Follow her journey from Cebu to the Netherlands—activism...

Large events are often discussed through headlines, but personal narratives reveal another layer of experience.

The unconditional love of mothers in challenging times often appears through... available at www.mayabutalid.com

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Our Twice Great Grandparents came to America during the potato famine, she as a bond servant, he as a young tenant farmer with a bit of savings. They fell in love on the boat, he used his savings to buy out her bond, and they walked from Boston to Ohio. #FamilyStories

Johnny Chankhamany: What I Appreciate About My Oldest Daughter

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jithendrajithu | A Son’s Reckoning with Family: Secrets, and the Legacy of Absence by Dr. Carl Louis Young Rating:5/5 Review: 👉This book is a deeply... | Instagram | Dr. Carl Young, PhD Humbled by review 😊😊😊😊👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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A Son’s Reckoning with Family by Dr. Carl Young, PhD is a powerful memoir about father absence, hidden family truths, and discovering identity through DNA and courage. A deeply emotional story… | Sn... A Son’s Reckoning with Family by Dr. Carl Young, PhD is a powerful memoir about father absence, hidden family truths, and discovering identity through DNA and courage. A deeply emotional story about...

Thank You Sneha for the fantastic video review of my book. I appreciate your support.

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snehasbookshelf on Instagram: "A powerful conversation with Dr. Carl L. Young about A Son’s Reckoning 🎙️From growing up with unanswered questions to uncovering l…" A powerful conversation with Dr. Carl L. Young about A Son’s Reckoning 🎙️From growing up with unanswered questions to uncovering life-changing truths through DNA, this memoir explores identity, father absence, and breaking generational silence. An honest and moving discussion about healing, truth, and legacy.QOTD: Do you think discovering family secrets brings closure or more questions?....#ASonsReckoning #AuthorInterview #Bookstagram #MemoirReads

Thank You Sneha for the powerful conversation with your listeners and followers and for supporting A Son's Reckoning..

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I Love You, Grandma Sharon! NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE! - Together For Sharon I Love You, Grandma Sharon!: Brooke and Grandma’s Days with Parkinson’s Now available worldwide! “I LOVE YOU, GRANDMA SHARON! Brooke

🌍 Now Available Worldwide

I Love You, Grandma Sharon!: Brooke and Grandma’s Days with Parkinson’s is a heartfelt story about family, compassion, and understanding Parkinson’s through the eyes of a child.

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From quiet custody battles to Supreme Court triumphs, LGBTQ+ families have redefined "parent." This episode explores true stories of these achievements and how a stepdad taught me that family means being present. Tune in for insights on love, law, and bravery. #FamilyStories #Equality

5 Minute Storytelling | The Legacy Recorder Fill in your info below to get the 5 minute storytelling scripts  There are 6 pre-written scripts to use and share!

My dad loved Irish music. Every March those songs remind me of him and the stories he told. Music keeps our people alive in our hearts. #FamilyStories #LegacyRecorder

photo by Bob Zimmerman of Lola McBee Cowan 25 December 1998. Used with permission.

Late Bloomer
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Know a grandparent w/ boxes of photos but zero tech skills? Be the one who helps them save it. You might be holding their entire history -- once those memories are digitized at ScanMyPhotos.com

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My brother Roni never returned the hotpots I used to carry food for him. But when Amma visited, she brought back plastic boxes and baby bottles from his home. Funny how things get mixed up! #FamilyStories #RamadanThoughts

My sister Shipra loves to give away her old clothes—her story, a glimpse into the enchanted life of Valorous Shipra. Her kindness and strength shimmer like magic in every act! #ValorousShipra #FamilyStories #FamilyStories

Cover of picture book, Family Kisses. Young girl in a

I was delighted to receive a copy of Family Kisses by Caitlin Roeder. It was a pleasure to work with her as an editor on this sweet and meaningful book. #picturebook #bodilyautonomy #consent #familystories #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear