4. Family Photos — Especially the Unlabeled Ones
In the blur of emotions, people sometimes toss out old photo albums or boxes of “unfamiliar faces.” But those photos often hold generations of memories — grandparents, great-grandparents, childhood moments that only a few remember.
Even if you don’t recognize everyone in the pictures, hold onto them. Ask older relatives to help identify the faces. You might uncover family stories you’ve never heard — and preserve them for the next generation.
