15+ ‘Recall’ Writing Prompts
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The Wise Words of Ancestors
Recall a piece of advice or wisdom bestowed upon you by an older family member.
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Walking Through Illness
Explore the journey of caring for a family member struggling with an illness.
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Archive of Recovery
Write about how the healing process after a family loss or illness looked for you and your family.
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Homecoming Stories
Recall a memorable moment when a family member returned home after a long absence.
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Untangling Family Conflicts
Detail a memorable family conflict and how it was resolved – or how it wasn’t.
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Finding Independence
Write about the first time you felt truly independent after moving away from your family.
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Dinner Table Disaster
Write about an embarrassing family dinner incident that still makes you cringe when you recall it.
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The Unsolved Mystery
Recall and elaborate on a time you found out about a surprising past of your parents’
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The Foundation of Love
Visualize and write about the first time you remember your parents demonstrating love.
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Unforeseen Twists
Recall a family celebration where something unexpected happened, and how it made the celebration memorable.
