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ASK THEM · GLIMPSES INTO LIVES YOU NEVER KNEW

"Who were my parents, before they were my parents?"

Every day, stories are lost simply because no one asked. Starting the conversation is easier than you think. 

DOOR ONE

Ask Them

Your person is still here. You have time –
though it rarely feels that way. 

Start with five questions. See where they lead.

GET THE FREE GUIDE     

DOOR TWO

Start With What You Have

A photo. A letter. A painting that has been passed down through generations. The person who knows the story behind it may still be here – or the object may be all that remains. 

Either way, the story is still there.

FIND YOUR INSPIRATION      

HOW THIS BEGAN

By Happenstance

I know this works because I did it. By Happenstance is the stories of who my parents were before they were my parents, and it started with a question.

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This project is growing. New resources, stories and ideas, right to your inbox, every two weeks or so. 

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© Copyright Kathy Harms 2026

Porto, Portugal 

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