Episode 05: Keeping Memories Alive

During this episode of Raw and Real, Linda Piazza discusses memories of people we love and how we honor people we have lost by sharing our memories. Linda shares personal stories about how she has told stories of her loved ones to keep their spirits alive so they do not get forgotten, and also gives advice for how to keep memories so they last generations.

Episode Highlights: 

• If we can’t share our memories, eventually they will be forgotten. Sharing memories is how we can keep them alive.
• It has been 8 months since Linda’s sister passed away, and she has found it very helpful to talk about her.
• Memories don’t always have to be stories, they can also be pictures, songs, or other things that remind you of that person.
• Linda has shared so many memories of her father with her daughter that her daughter was surprised to learn that she had not actually known him.
• Who do you need to share a memory with?
• Sharing memories is an important part of the grieving process.
• Without memories, a lot of history would be forgotten, and in a sense would no longer exist.
• Pictures are a great way to keep someone's memory alive and ensure that the memory can continue for generations.
• Journaling is another good way to keep memories in a way that will be long-lasting.
• Linda shares the story of when she found out that her sister had cancer. 
• Every day and every conversation is a memory that you are building.

3 Key Points:

1. Sharing memories is a way to keep someone’s spirit “alive” after they have passed.
2. Sharing stories is important to the grieving process after you have lost someone close to you.
3. There are multiple ways you can preserve memories, such as pictures, so they will be long-lasting and can be passed down.

   Resources Mentioned: 

   • Linda's Twitter
   • Raw and Real Podcast Website
   • Raw and Real Podcast Facebook