Backstory’s guided process breaks through the barriers standing in the way of documenting family history and meaningful stories.

While I help people document their experiences to share with loved ones, I’ve discovered the real magic happens to the storyteller. With a skilled listener and guide by their side, I’ve seen extraordinary things unfold. Patterns emerge. Connections spark. They think “I’ve never thought of it that way before!”

Documenting life stories does more than preserve memories. It transforms experiences into insight, helping understand not just what happened — but why it mattered and how it shaped your family member’s life.