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  • ericatty@infosec.pubtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world*Permanently Deleted*
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    2 days ago

    My grandma was born in WV 1919. I asked her a lot over the years (she passed in 2015)

    Your great grandma may be different… but keep in mind, she’s human. And if she’s anything like my grandma, she will lie, or more charitably have some false recreations of certain memories.

    So asking round about questions to get more details about certain things can sometimes get some interesting truths exposed without her realizing it.

    Do not point out inconsistencies in an accusing way!!!

    Remember not everything is the actual truth, even if she’s being honest. We are human and our memories are swiss cheese on good days. None of us remember everything with 100% accuracy.

    Oh, and ask about her favorite music through the years, or favorite foods. Sometimes sounds, tastes l, and smells can trigger memories!