Our memoirs are written and composed by Jessica Rios, a prolific personal narrative writer since she was 5 years old. When a close friend’s parents passed away and she was still grieving, she told Jessica —

“I wish I would have written down more of their stories. Now they’re gone and I can’t go back.”

For Jessica, writing memoirs sparks a passion that traces back to childhood. Growing up in San Anselmo CA, she had a close bond with her grandparents. When her grandfather died, he left her his collection of pens to support her passion for writing. Imprinted by her family’s values, Jessica assumed all elderly people were respected by their families and the wider world.

Eventually, when she realized many seniors are actually treated quite poorly or even ignored, her heart broke and she wondered what she could do about it. After college, she served as coordinator of the Senior Companion Program, offering seniors relief from loneliness.

In 2015, Jessica decided to “be the change” she wished to see in the world by professionally honoring people in their later years with her lifelong art of writing.

Since then, she has served as a loving presence in conversation with elderly people, listening to their stories, laughing with them and witnessing their tears. Her goal is to leave them feeling loved and respected, with a genuine sense of assurance that they will be remembered long after they pass on.

Her current memoir project is focused on a place — the most historical property in the town of La Jolla, San Diego CA.