The message I want to share today is get to know your loved ones whilst they are here
This weekend was significant because it was one year on since I had my last cup of chai with Ba my grandma who passed away unexpectedly at the end of last January at age 88
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The Origin
I recorded this episode on January 3rd after finishing within Rosanna Cooper’s workshop called Write From The Guts.
That is exactly what it is a monthly space where Rosanna guides people to write from deep within themselves
I help other people share their origin stories. If I help other people do that I want to be a role model doing that myself
The workshop gave me the courage I needed to share this with you
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Ba’s Story
January 5th 2024 was the last time I had chai with Ba
Sharing today on January 6th 2025 it’s officially one year on
Sharing to celebrate the life of Ba and the importance of hearing the stories of our loved ones whilst they are here
My grandma was close to my heart. Without her I wouldn’t be here
Feeling the fragility of time not knowing how long we had left I felt the need to record Ba and capture her share her story within her own voice
Ba shared her amazing story growing up in India. Born in Devadh in 1935. Coming to the UK moving to Luton in the 1950’s moving to Otley in 1980’s where I came along in the 90’s
We sat together navigating through her story. I sat and listened. Recording her sharing & celebrating back to her
I created a portrait of Ba in the same six colours I always use connecting us together across generations
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Message For You
Get to know your loved ones whilst they are here
That could be your older family members. Get to know their stories
Ask them. What was it like in childhood? What was the journey to get to here?
It was amazing to do that with my grandma. I was able to see what was inside of her and feel her amazing story
By going through the journey together I now have a connection back to where I come from and how I arrived to be here
I heard her story in her own words. We now have a time capsule
Whenever I want to I can hear her and feel her presence with Ba's portrait smiling
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Where I Come In
It is not always easy to see yourself. It is not always easy to know what to share. It is not always easy to see your own value
That is where I come in
As someone who helps people uncover and share their stories I can guide you in capturing these moments in your life
Together we can create a space to explore and honour the stories within your family or even your own life
The experience I had with my grandma was lifechanging
If it wasn’t for me initiating and listening to Ba’s story I would never have heard it
It has given me a sense of connection to my roots and to her as a person she is now part of me and her story lives on
I want to help you experience that same connection with your loved ones and with your own story
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Your story is your superpower that guided you to now
Whether it’s the journey of a loved one or your own
Send me a message and let’s unravel those stories into a time capsule together to live on and travel with you into the future
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