OmniFella t1_iu2dbr9 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 1:11 AM

Let's take it a step further:
Interview your parents while they're still here. You don't even have to tell them. There are audio recording apps that you can put on your phone, and just sit with them and talk. Ask them things you've always wanted to know.

AcroAmo OP t1_iu4imia wrote on October 28, 2022 at 2:23 PM

This. I have a few voicemails that I just won’t delete because I want to remember her voice. They aren’t special emails - hell it’s just her nagging me to call. An intentional audio interview would be gold. I’m so glad you have that.

rapkat55 t1_iu42roe wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:19 PM

Isn’t that illegal? Recording someone without consent ?

OmniFella t1_iu43ki3 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:26 PM

You worried your mom's going to sue you? I mean if that's the kind of mom you have, then I guess don't do it.

rapkat55 t1_iu44573 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Idk I know that recording them under that context isn’t inherently wrong but personally it just feels weird to me

I would rather just have that genuine conversation. A real, private heart to heart that isn’t being mined for future playback.

OmniFella t1_iu45fze wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:43 PM

I interviewed my mother about 3 weeks before she passed away in 2017. Not only did I get some gems from her, I managed to capture my 3 yr old son spontaneously singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to her. I had no intention on telling her that I recorded her, and that's because ultimately it wasn't FOR her, and I knew she wouldn't be around very long and I wanted something more substantial to have other than short, meaningless voicemails saying "Call me back".