From Memory to Memoir: Growing Up in the 70s & 80s and the Red Flags We Missed

In this episode we reflect on growing up in the 70s and 80s and Elyse’s remarkable ability to recall vivid details from her early life. Those small moments — the sights, sounds, and feelings of childhood — have become the foundation of her memoir writing.As we explore how memory turns into story, another theme begins to surface: many girls of our generation Gen X weren’t taught to recognize red flags, set boundaries, or navigate complicated relationships.We talk about the independence and risk-taking of that era, the cultural silence around difficult conversations, and how many parents today are trying to raise their children differently — with more openness around relationships, safety, and self-trust.