Is It Important To Know People's Stories

Why do people’s stories matter? Why is it important to know people’s stories? People‘s stories matter because their stories tell who they are and what type of person they are, and it tells people how different things can affect one’s story. It is important to know someone’s story because their story can influence people and could give people a different perspective. I am that person who tries their best to work hard in school, to be polite, and to be helpful. I am a nice, helpful, and respectful person because of the experiences/practices my parents had throughout their lives.

There isn’t a Sunday I don’t remember sitting in church with my family and grandparents. Going to church with my family is like a rooster crowing in the morning. …show more content…
Whenever someone was sick, in trouble, or just needed some support, my grandmother would always try to be there like she was a momma bear caring for her cubs. But since she couldn’t always be there in person, she created Little Eddie. Little Eddie is a small teddy bear that has been passed from family member to family member, depending on who needed him the most at the time. “Little Eddie is small enough to be mailed, so he is able to reach any family member in need within a few days” (Hudson, Dax). When that person no longer needs Little Eddie, they send it to the next person who needs him. Although Little Eddie is just a toy, he helps my family stay close. Watching my family send Little Eddie move around has made me understand how important it is to help/care for family.

There are many factors that can occur throughout your life. I have no clue what I am going to do when I grow up, other than that I am probably going to do something with technology. If I travel that path I may end up figuring out that I will end up doing doing something else. There are many other variables that impact who I am and what I am like, but these are two experiences that have impacted how I am