Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?
Do you have children they ask? My answer is No unfortunately.
My mother’s line of family ends with me.
What do I leave? And to whom do I leave it?

Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?
I ask myself. I find not one answer.
I find different answers, different nuances.
I still struggle with ‘the legacy thing’
I proudly share my story. I write it, I read it aloud. I participate in interviews.

Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?
Why is this so important? Why is this so challenging?
For me leaving a legacy was so tied to having the children I will never have.
By sharing my story, I now impact others. That is one of my answers.
The young woman who told me that I inspired her. That is one legacy.

Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?
I want to understand others. The stranger who was touched by our conversation.
I like to create strong relationships. Being a good friend.
Being a good colleague and sometimes a leader or mentor.
This is one of my answers. Maybe banal but important.

Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?
I hope to be a good and caring family member. Not always easy.
I love them dearly. They are always there for me.
I hope I am there for them. This is part of my legacy.

Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?
It should not only be about things I should and must do. Duties.
I enjoy writing. I write. Maybe one day I’ll write a novel.
I am me. I am creative. I am courageous
Being me is leaving a legacy. Banal.

Cecilia Rebild