Record your parents’ life stories — in their own voice.
One day, the stories only your parents can tell will be gone. My Journal Story makes it effortless to capture their memories now — spoken out loud, saved forever, and kept on one private timeline your whole family can treasure.
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Their whole life, one story at a time.
You don’t need a studio or a list of interview questions. Your parents just talk — and My Journal Story keeps every word.
They speak, you keep it
No typing. Your mom or dad taps record and tells the story. It is saved in their real voice, forever.
Prompts & reminders
Gentle prompts and important-date nudges keep the memories coming — birthdays, anniversaries, the stories behind them.
A timeline the family shares
Every story lands on one beautiful timeline you can revisit, share with siblings, and pass down.
“I keep meaning to ask my dad about his life — then I realize I’m out of time to wait.”
— every family, eventually
The hardest part is starting. My Journal Story removes every excuse: no equipment, no writing, no pressure. Just your parent’s voice, one memory at a time, saved before it becomes a recording you wish you had.
Start capturing their storiesonly they can tell.
Recording your parents’ stories — your questions
How do I record my parents’ life stories?
With My Journal Story your parents simply tap record and talk. There is no typing and no complicated setup. You can send them gentle prompts, and every story is saved as audio (or video) on a private timeline you keep forever.
What are good questions to ask my parents about their life?
Start simple: where did you grow up, how did you meet, what were your parents like, what is a moment you will never forget. My Journal Story includes prompts and important-date reminders so the questions keep coming and the stories keep growing.
Can my parents record in their own voice instead of writing?
Yes. That is the whole idea. They speak and it is saved in their real voice, so you keep the sound of them, not just a transcript.
Can they record video too?
Yes, on the Heirloom plan your parents can record video memories — a face-to-face story your family can watch for generations.
Is it easy enough for older parents to use?
It is designed for exactly that. Big buttons, no typing required, and you can set it up for them. Most of our members are recording for parents and grandparents.
How much does it cost?
Plans start at $99 per year and include a 30-day free trial with no charge today.
Capture their voice — while you still can.
Start a free 30-day trial and record your parents’ first story today, in the voice that told it.
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