Last night I shared my family photos with my partner.

I've always been proud of my collection.

1 because my mum was a little more than obsessed with me.

But 2 because you can see how close we were as an immediate and extended family.

I spent my first 2 Xmas' in the Midlands with my mum's side of the family.

I have so many cousins and they absolutely loved me as much as I loved them.

Over the years things have changed dramatically especially due to some fallings out. Mental health and just a general shift in the way families navigate modern life.

Consequently although my grandparents are now great -great grandparents they only see the new additions infrequently.

My partner was so shocked to see how many photos my mum had. It's a large wicker basket full.

Unfortunately for him he hasn't been so lucky.

His parents home had a fire many years ago and they lost a lot of their sentimental items.
He has very few photos, so the one he treasures the most is the one with his grandfather.

I could see he was getting emotional.

But I have tried to take every and any opportunity to capture as many photos of him as I can.

Do you have a lot of memories captured and saved?

bijouxbroussard · F

There are photos of me, but Pop and other loved ones have most of them. Even as a child I was a bit shy about taking pictures.

But I love finding old family photos, even the ones that predate my arrival, like this one. My grandfather, in the middle circa 1915.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

@bijouxbroussard what a handsome young man. He looks like a friendly guy.
But what's nice to see is the sense of pride all of them carry perhaps for being apart of something significant.