I have been telling my family I have been too busy to finish the project, but I finished it months ago. My instincts are to burn it all and bury the ashes, but I think my grandmother’s story deserves to be heard. It would be one thing if you’d found an envelope labeled: “For my family to read when I am gone. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementStill, you’ve learned something pretty heavy that changes the way you think about your family history, and it’s understandable that you’re a little (or more than a little! Classic PrudieI’ve been dating the same partner for close to two years, and I’ve noticed this weird mimicking behavior.