Today’s Project Clinic conversation wandered from new journaling tools to the topics of family history our elders weren’t always comfortable talking about. As with many of our Project Clinics, we found a focus in capturing the stories that need to be shared with future generations.
We began with a story about a British Home Child. My Canadian friends gave me (an American) a little education about Barnardo’s Boys. This was one of many institutions for the “Reclamation of Destitute Waif Children” started in the UK in the 19th century. See reference in
’s post
Wow, I can now see that this was but one of many such charities taking root in industrialized regions of Britain. Here in the US, we have our own complicated stories from enslavement and forced relocations to wartime immigrations.
What I find most interesting is how these difficult family stories, shared by our Projectkin, can be seed stock for growth and understanding one or two generations later. Do you have some of these stories to share? You can share them with this community in our Members’ Corner. Here’s how.
The Members’ Corner submission deadline is the 21st of each month. And… it’s all free, of course. Learn more here:
Take a moment to enjoy the recorded conversion. You can search the transcript and join us in the Comments and Notes to share your perspective. Do you have stories like this in your family history?
Before you go, a quick reminder that we have 1-2 events a week for the next few weeks. Tomorrow, we’re hosting a very special event with
we call Kathy’s Corner. Learn more and register here.Tomorrow’s session will be the first anniversary of the Kathy’s Corner series, a program first held in April 2023 under the auspices of Ponga.com. 🥹 I’m so proud we could capture and build on the best. Thank you all for your support.
You’re always welcome to check the schedule at Projectkin.org/events.
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