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title: I’m Stuck and Can’t Come Up With a Story.
description: "### **I’m Stuck and Can’t Come Up with a Story**: That’s more common than you think, and it’s okay. Sometimes, our most meaningful stories are buried under the rush of everyday life. But you don’t have to start with a…"
url: "https://storiesweremember.org/docs/im-stuck-and-cant-come-up-with-a-story/"
updated: "2025-07-05"
category: Telling Your Story
---

# I’m Stuck and Can’t Come Up With a Story.

### **I’m Stuck and Can’t Come Up with a Story**:

That’s more common than you think, and it’s okay.

Sometimes, our most meaningful stories are buried under the rush of everyday life. But you don’t have to start with a blank page. Just head over to the [Add Your Story form](https://homestaging.storiesweremember.org/add-your-voice-to-the-legacy/) and try this:

You’ll see dropdown lists of **Time Periods** and **Story Categories** designed to spark your memory. You might notice a phrase that stirs a scene, a feeling, or a voice from your past.

Some examples:

- “Childhood in the 1960s”
- “Courage”
- “War and Peace”
- “A Turning Point”
- “Acts of Kindness”
- “Family Traditions”

You don’t have to select the “perfect” one, just the one that opens a door.

Still not sure? Pick a category that sounds close and begin. Often, the act of choosing is all it takes to get the story flowing.

**Your voice matters.** And sometimes, it just needs a little nudge.