Chapter 1
Childhood
The foundation of who you became. Let's capture the moments, people, and experiences that shaped your early years.
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Pick a question to answer — in any order, in your own time
Tell me about your childhood
Where and when were you born?
Date, place — the very beginning.
“May 12, 1964. Portland, Oregon. A rainy Tuesday — Mom always said the nurses were singing.”
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How many siblings do you have?
Names, where you fall in the order.
“Two — Tom is the oldest, Susan in the middle, I came last in 1964.”
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Where did you live most of your childhood?
The house, the street, the neighbourhood.
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Would you say you had a happy childhood? Why?
Honest reflection — your version.
“Mostly yes. We had little money but a house full of books and music, and parents who were patient with me.”
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Any major event that changed your childhood?
You don't have to share anything you're not ready to.
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Your biggest memories as a kid
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What traditions did your family celebrate?
Holidays, Sundays, birthdays, odd rituals.
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What do you remember most about elementary school?
A teacher, a friend, a smell, a room.
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Fun family holiday memories?
Trips, gatherings, that one strange Christmas.
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Favorite summer camp or winter getaway?
The places you couldn't wait to return to.
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Share your favorite memory as a child.
The one that surfaces first.
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FROM YOUR CIRCLE
What they remember about this chapter.
“I remember Mom telling me you used to sit under that oak tree for hours, even in the rain. She thought you were strange. I thought you were the most interesting person I knew.”
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“Sarah, age 5, in our backyard.”