Why Write a Family History

A family history can be a valuable resource in tough times, cementing your core identity and building resilience and compassion.

A family history is a variable resource, especially in tough times. The main reasons are core identity and your connection to others, resilience, self-worth, traditions, and empathy and compassion. There are small and even large events that affect your life right now. An understanding of your family history can either change or reinforce your political position.   One example is the conservative position, which means you conserve things. What are you conserving?  Conserving your family history is a good start.  I, unwittingly, created a family tree and am writing the history of J.B Bauer family history. I thought one existed already. However, on my family tree are several family historians, so I guess I am the chosen one. 

       A family history can provide an anchor to your identity, the core of your being that may even cement your own faith, especially if you ha…