Birth and Family of Origin
It can be very important in really knowing ourselves to know the circumstances of our family of origin. Our parents and ancestors have a great deal to do with who we become.
The more we know about what was going on around us at the time of our birth, the more we will know about who we have become.
- What was going on in your family, your community, and the world at the time of your birth?
- Were you ever told anything unusual about your birth?
- Are there any family stories told about you as a baby?
- What do you remember most about your parents, grandparents, or other family members?
- How would you describe their qualities, attributes, or characteristics?
- What do you think you inherited from them?
- What feelings come up when you recall your parents or grandparents?
- What is your earliest memory?
