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It used to be you could find a box of photos or keepsakes that you inherited to look back on how things were or when you were a kid. Now, most of that is stored on phones, and most parents probably don’t think to share or save them in a way to be passed down in the future.

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[-] flandish@lemmy.world 26 points 3 days ago

when my wife died, i was 32. the kids were 7, 8, and 10. there are tons of physical pics. but looking back at pics from almost 20 years ago now… sure i am gonna send each kid a usb key but… if i lost them i still have my memories. i wish however i took more video. i miss her voice. i am sure the kids do too.

but if i lost the media, frankly whatever. i already feel the loss daily anyway so … 🤷‍♀️

[-] njm1314@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago

Memories fade though. Looking through old photos can help keep them alive. Especially when you've lost someone. Believe me I know.

Old photos are something people don't always realize are important and special until years later.

[-] flandish@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

true. i did install immich and start organizing with the intent to export so there’s that at least. :)

[-] dubyakay@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

What do you mean by intent to export? Export what and where?

[-] flandish@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

curated photos and to an external storage.

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