Glossary

Content Warning: Exploring our life stories can bring up many feelings. We recall happy times but also hard and sad times. Before you write or create your life story ask someone you feel safe with if you can share with them any emotions that may arise. Feelings are not good or bad, they are all just feelings. To move through feelings, it can be helpful to have the support of a safe person.

Thinking about our life stories can help us find meaning and understand what makes us who we are.

When you tell your story, you can be as creative as you like. Celebrate who you are and how it has shaped you. For example:

write a short story;
create a collage or draw a picture; or
make a short video.

You can choose any way you prefer to create your story.

When creating your story, consider your past, present and future. It can also help to use a timeline.

Use these questions to guide you:

What have you experienced in life that has been difficult?

Who is most important in your life and why?

What are your greatest achievements? What are you most proud of?

How will your future be different and how will you make it happen?

What are the good things that have happened in your life?

What do you love and how has this shaped your life and your decisions?

How is your life now, different from your past?

You can do this activity on your own, in pairs or with a group. Share your story with others you feel safe with, to learn more about everyone’s different experiences. Ask questions to learn from each other.