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My Family Roots

"Not because they were perfect. But because they helped shape who we became."

Use the space below to map the women who influenced your life — mothers, grandmothers, aunties, godmothers, mentors, teachers, or anyone who helped shape your understanding of care, beauty, wellness, resilience, or identity. Take your time. There are no right or wrong answers. This is your story.

Grandmothers / Elders

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Her role in my life
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Her role in my life

Their Generation

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Her role in my life
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Her role in my life
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Direct Influences

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Her role in my life
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Me

Me

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Who She Influenced

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Her role in my life
Someone she influenced

Bonus Connection

+ Add a Woman — Name
Her role in my life

REFLECTION

Take Your Time

There are no right or wrong answers. This is your story.

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What is one memory of care you received from a woman in your tree?

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What beauty or wellness tradition did she carry that you still hold?

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What did she teach you about your skin, your body, or yourself?

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What do you wish you had asked her?

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What do you want to carry forward that she gave you?

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Is there anything about your skin that now makes more sense knowing her story?

Your responses are kept confidential. They help us understand the stories and traditions that shape how our community experiences skin, care, and identity.

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Thank you for sharing your story.

Your family roots and reflections have been received. These stories matter — thank you for taking the time to honor the women who shaped you.

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