Before I Forget Journal
Blog
Gentle, practical guidance for capturing and sharing life stories.
2 April 2026
50 Questions to Ask Your Parents
50 thoughtful questions to ask your parents, grouped by life stage — from childhood memories to career stories to the things they've never told anyone. Plus practical tips for recording the conversation.
Read more15 February 2026
Meet Your Personal Story Editor — Introducing "Editorial Review"
Before I Forget now includes an AI editorial review that reads your entire collection, identifies themes and connections, and helps you plan what to capture next.
Read more14 February 2026
Sit Down With Someone You Love and Capture Their Stories
Before I Forget works beautifully as a shared activity: one person tells the stories, and another helps capture them.
Read more14 February 2026
You Talked. We Listened. Here's What Changed.
We launched Before I Forget to beta users and shipped fast improvements based on what they told us.
Read more14 February 2026
One Story at a Time: How Stories Build Into Something Bigger
You don't need to write your life story in one go. Start with one memory and let the bigger picture form naturally over time.
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