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Often people let go of pain, anger, resentment and discover peace within themselves and towards others.  \n• It breathes life into significant events in history, and presents a way of life that no longer exists.  \n• It provides clarity, insights and a wider and deeper understanding of your life and your family by examining the important events of your life, the choices you made, and your struggles and triumphs.  \n• It teaches survival skills to the younger generation, and how to overcome adversity when they face similar difficulties.  \n• It honors those who helped you.  \n• It promotes spiritual growth by helping people come to terms with their mortality, and that of their loved ones.  \n• It ensures that we can complete our lives in the same purposeful way we lived them.  \nLeah Dobkin’s Background  \nLeah Dobkin, is a versatile and creative writer and author, serving the editorial needs of businesses, nonprofits, government and individuals. She is also a national public speaker and inspirational and entertaining trainer, pioneering gerontologist and Founder of Legacies Letters.  \nMs. Dobkin has a master’s degree in gerontology and social work from Columbia University. She is delighted to have the opportunity to combine her 30-plus year career working with older adults with her professional writing to help you craft your Legacy Letter.  \nContact Leah Dobkin for Fee Schedules  \nForA Personalized-Written Legacy Letter  \nCosts vary depending on the length and time required to interview and write the Legacy Letter. It can be crafted to fit your budget. Family members who believe in the importance of preserving their family’s legacy can also share the cost. A Legacy Letter makes a perfect holiday, birthday, father or mother’s day gift.  \nFor workshops and presentations  \nCosts reflect the length of the presentations and workshops. 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