Questions to Ask Your Sibling
Your sibling is the only other person who remembers your childhood from the inside. The best questions to ask them compare memories, surface stories your parents never told you, and reconnect you as adults. Start with these.
Our shared childhood
- What's your clearest memory of us as kids?
- How do you remember our parents back then?
- Was there a moment that changed how you saw our family?
- What did you think of me growing up?
Things we never said
- Is there something from our childhood we've never talked about?
- When did you feel closest to me? When did you feel furthest?
- What do you wish I understood about you?
Who you are now
- What are you proudest of in your life?
- What do you hope for your own family?
- How do you want us to be there for each other as we get older?
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask my brother or sister?
Ask how they remember your shared childhood and your parents, the things you've never talked about, and who they've become as an adult. Siblings often hold different memories of the same events — comparing them can be revealing and bonding.
Why capture a sibling's memories?
Because they hold half of your shared history. Recording each other's recollections with EchoSelf preserves your family's story from more than one point of view.