How do you keep the memory of lost loved ones from fading away as the years go by?

[Staximus]

My mom died 25 years ago today when I was 20. I feel like as time goes by my memories of her get less clear. I don't have a bunch of pictures of her to remind me of a lot of moments with her, but I have some. How do you keep the memories of your lost loved ones alive?

[HelloImGoodThanks]

I too lost my Mum a few years ago and unfortunately I'm the same as you don't have a lot of photos of her. I think one way I have kept memories of my mum alive is by visiting a certain store she and I used to always shop in that I would lose her and have to search for her and remembering the times we would be in the car talking and how we would sneak off to eat McDonalds

[Imsmurter1]

I’ve only lost a great grandmother, grandpa, and grandma at this point. I appreciated all of them but I wouldn’t say I was super close to any of them. So sorry I don’t know how to address this question.

My guess is like a grave site or something that you can visit and pretend they’re still there and talk to them?

[Imsmurter1]

Hope you find a way!

[FriendlyDrugDealer]

Try to incorporate it into your daily life. At home, the pictures you do have of her, try to place them in a location you’re spending time by daily. Such as a desk, refrigerator, etc

[Anonymous]

Write down whatever you do remember

[Anonymous]

Have lots of photos and share memories.