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Real Stories

Heartfelt journeys from people just like you.

Some stories aren’t just told—they’re passed down. In every family, there are threads that bind generations together: quiet sacrifices, shared traditions, and moments that shape who we are.

This space is dedicated to those stories.

These aren’t corporate case studies or data points. They’re deeply personal snapshots of families finding strength in each other, healing across generations, and honoring the paths that brought them here. Some stories are joyful, others bittersweet—but all are rooted in love, memory, and the timeless bonds of family.

We hope you see your own family in these stories.
And maybe even feel inspired to share yours.

👇 Explore Their Stories Below

An open heart-shaped locket with a photo of a woman inside.
An old photograph of Paul Matusky standing in a field with a plane flying overhead.

Meet Paul - Reflekta's first Elder

Paul Matusky wasn’t just the first "elder" on Reflekta — he was one of the main reasons Reflekta exists.

An old photo of a glamorous woman named Virginia.

Meet Virginia

Virginia's life spanned nearly a century, touching eras of immense cultural, political, and technological change.

An old photo of Arthur as a young man, standing in a classic football pose - ball in one arm, the other blocking.

Meet Arthur

Arthur was one of nine children, dinner wasn’t promised and shoes were sometimes shared.