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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 59 MIN

What our parents leave behind | with Plum Johnson

from Tell Me Everything · host Tell Me Everything

Plum Johnson's 2015 book, 'They Left Us Everything,' recently went viral after a heartwarming post on Facebook resonated with people. Her story looks into the unique history and memories associated with the family home -- and what our parents leave behind. Sam and Lindsay chat with her about family dynamics, the emotional process of clearing a family home, the value of tangible documents and letters, leaving a legacy and the challenges that the sandwich generation is facing -- caring for kids and their parents at the same time.Also -- hear Lindsay and Sam become best friends with Plum in real time. One you don't want to miss.Chapters00:00 Writing the Memoir and Sibling Dynamics30:59 Family Dynamics and Sibling Relationships37:33 Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations44:24 Exploring Personal Memoirs and Writing Process49:29 Challenges of the Sandwich Generation and Single Parenthood55:38 Future Writing Projects and Creative Endeavors

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