Why I started My Life Tales
I started this in 2026. I wanted to capture the stories of my grandfather. Because I lived far away from him and arthritis made writing hard for him, the idea came up to make it possible in another way. Today I work with my team to make others happy with a personal book too.
Jelle
When Pien told me her idea, I wanted to help right away. Sadly, my grandparents have passed away. Apart from photos, I have none of their stories on paper. That is exactly why I find it special to help others capture their family stories in a personal book.
A voice fades faster than a face
Most of us have hundreds of photos of our grandparents. But their stories? Almost nobody writes those down.
You think there is still time. Until you want to ask something and nobody knows the answer anymore.
That is why I started: so you can still ask those questions now.
Your father or grandmother only has to talk
I wanted to make it as easy as possible. They get the question by WhatsApp or email, tap the link and speak the answer.
No app, no account, no typing. We write it out, and you can still change it.
How it worksHow did you meet grandma?
A book that lasts, with their voice inside
In the end you have something to hold: a hardcover book with their stories and your photos.
Each story has a QR code. Scan it and you hear their own voice. Even when they are no longer here.
So many good stories. Ask the first question today.
Setting up takes about five minutes, and the first question goes out this week.