I lived a life of integrity.

I raised an amazing young woman, who has already starting changing the world for the better. Her accomplishments are hers, but she would not have the tools (college education) or confidence to succeed if it were not for a solid/supportive family.

I advanced our understanding of a field of science that helps people.

I taught physicians how to help the patients they served.

I was a good friend and colleague. I spoke up politically and voted.

I am proud of how I have used my time on this earth.

Anonymous wrote:No one is so important that they really have a legacy. Some people have a degree of fame, sighted in history books. A handful.

I so disagree.

No one lives and dies without making a mark.

It does not have to appear in a library or Google Search.

Were you kind to your neighbors? Did you rescue a dog? Volunteer in the community? Write to a politician? Give advice to your sibling?

You have impacted the world. For good or for bad. That is your legacy.

Anonymous wrote:My legacy is breaking a multigenerational cycle of abuse. My son grew up in a house without cruelty. He has always been loved, valued, and safe. He does not know what it’s like to live in fear of capricious, angry gods.

He is a teenager and is sweet, gentle, and sunny. I can’t say for sure what kind of man he will be, but I will be very, very surprised if his children (if he chooses to have them) are ever afraid of him.

That is my legacy.

"If we merge mercy with might, and might with right, then love becomes our legacy and change our children’s birthright."

My legacy will be my love. But I'm only 41....

Grandkids getting $25M

I survived a childhood with a lot of challenges.

With limited guidance, I made the leap from an underfunded, racially segregated inner city elementary school to Yale, and then went on to earn a PhD. Professionally and personally, I really have made a positive difference — for children, families and school communities.

I have lifelong friendships and relationships that we’ve sustained over the vicissitudes of many decades. I have celebrated my curiosity with lifelong learning experiences. I have dared to dream — and live many of my dreams. I have been brave enough to open my heart.

I’m not done yet, so: to be continued✨

My two kids.

My people - family and others. I volunteer a lot and have cultivated some special relationships. I deeply love “my people.” I just hope I am able to leave a little bit of me in all of them.

I think we all leave a legacy of how we made others feel by our actions large and small.

Anonymous wrote:A lot of clutter. Unfulfilled potential.

But the people with big legacies will be just as dead as I will be when we’re gone.

I like you. Let’s have coffee, pp.

My kids!

My name will also live on through my govt job and the work I have done here.

A lot of clutter. Unfulfilled potential.

But the people with big legacies will be just as dead as I will be when we’re gone.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one is so important that they really have a legacy. Some people have a degree of fame, sighted in history books. A handful.

I think we all have a legacy

+1 I think we have added to the lives of even just a couple of people. I will always remember the kindness of my mentor when I was a very lost college student. The kind first grade teacher who helped my son socially and made him feel special. The doctor who helped my mom fix her elbow which had given her pain for decades. My aunt who remembered my kids’ birthdays when they were little. I hope to be remembered similarly.

Anonymous wrote:My legacy is breaking a multigenerational cycle of abuse. My son grew up in a house without cruelty. He has always been loved, valued, and safe. He does not know what it’s like to live in fear of capricious, angry gods.

He is a teenager and is sweet, gentle, and sunny. I can’t say for sure what kind of man he will be, but I will be very, very surprised if his children (if he chooses to have them) are ever afraid of him.

That is my legacy.

This must have been a lot of work. Congratulations on breaking the cycle. I hope you have peace in your soul.

Anonymous wrote:My legacy is breaking a multigenerational cycle of abuse. My son grew up in a house without cruelty. He has always been loved, valued, and safe. He does not know what it’s like to live in fear of capricious, angry gods.

He is a teenager and is sweet, gentle, and sunny. I can’t say for sure what kind of man he will be, but I will be very, very surprised if his children (if he chooses to have them) are ever afraid of him.

That is my legacy.

This brought tears to my eyes. You are amazing. I can’t think of a better legacy.

Anonymous wrote:My legacy is breaking a multigenerational cycle of abuse. My son grew up in a house without cruelty. He has always been loved, valued, and safe. He does not know what it’s like to live in fear of capricious, angry gods.

He is a teenager and is sweet, gentle, and sunny. I can’t say for sure what kind of man he will be, but I will be very, very surprised if his children (if he chooses to have them) are ever afraid of him.

That is my legacy.

This is so beautiful