About Us

My Story emerged in 2019 as a community of people meeting at a church in Lawrenceville, GA with the goal of writing their life stories for their children and grandchildren. Since that time, we have expanded to meet in living rooms and churches across metro Atlanta. Groups include people from various generations and cultures sharing stories for a variety of purposes—yes to leave a legacy of stories for their family and friends—but also to document their faith journeys, find healing from grief or trauma, and much more. 

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We are entering into a new season of intentionality for offering My Story in other areas of the country and eventually around the globe. Facilitators from churches of various denominations are recruited and trained to lead My Story groups. People from all or no faith backgrounds are encouraged and welcome to participate. 

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Our Beginnings

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My Story Founder Chris Roberts was teaching adults who wanted to determine ways they could serve both their church and the local community. He offered as one option "to help people write their life stories in order to pass them on to future generations". This idea was met with so much enthusiasm that Chris was motivated to create the My Story project in 2018. My Story writers groups have been going strong since the launch in 2019! 

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At the same time Chris was developing the concept for My Story, Amy Hudson was in the midst of interviewing friends and family about her parents who had both recently passed away. She also loved to hear the stories of how God has worked in people's lives, and one of these people introduced her to Chris. She joined the project as a facilitator of the first My Story group in 2019 and soon after stepped into the role of co-founder. ​

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