The Power of Intergenerational Stories: Why We’re Watching StoryCorps This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is more than a meal—it’s one of the few moments in the year when multiple generations gather at the same table. Parents, grandparents, children, extended family, chosen family… all in one place.
With that gathering comes something deeper than food: stories.
Stories about where we come from.
Stories about what we’ve survived.
Stories about who we loved, lost, and learned from.
Stories that connect generations and shape how we see ourselves.
This week, we’re featuring the StoryCorps Animated Series, a collection of short, beautifully told, real-life stories that capture the heart of what intergenerational connection looks like.
Why is +wellvyl Featuring This
StoryCorps is built on a simple idea: everyone has a story worth sharing, and listening is an act of love.
Their animated shorts take real recorded conversations—between grandparents and grandchildren, parents and kids, siblings, lifelong friends, and strangers—and bring them to life through hand-drawn animation. The result is intimate, emotional, and deeply human.
These stories often explore:
- resilience
- migration
- loss and healing
- identity and belonging
- the power of mentorship
- family traditions
- intergenerational wisdom
- humor, memory, and everyday tenderness
In a season when many of us return home or reconnect with family, StoryCorps becomes more than entertainment—it becomes a mirror.
What These Stories Teach Us About Social Wellness
At +wellvyl, social wellness means building healthier connections with the people in our lives. The StoryCorps films show exactly what this looks like in practice:
1. Listening Is a Form of Care
Real listening—not waiting to speak—helps us understand the people we love and the experiences that shaped them.
2. Intergenerational Bonds Shape Identity
Kids who hear family stories develop stronger resilience, deeper empathy, and a clearer sense of belonging.
3. Vulnerability Builds Connection
The most touching StoryCorps episodes are the ones where people share the things they’ve never said aloud. Honesty opens doors to healing.
4. Ordinary Moments Become Legacy
A simple memory about a shared meal or small act of love can connect generations for decades.
Why We’re Featuring StoryCorps for Thanksgiving Week
When we share stories across generations, we create connection.
When we listen with care, we practice kindness.
When we reflect on our shared history, we strengthen the social ties that protect us from loneliness.
This is the heart of the holiday season—and the heart of +wellvyl.
So this Thanksgiving, whether you’re with family, chosen family, or connecting virtually, we invite you to watch a few StoryCorps films. Then ask someone at your table:
✨ Tell me a story you don’t usually tell.
You might learn more than you expect.
You might understand someone in a new way.
You might deepen a relationship that matters.
And you might just start a tradition worth keeping.
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