I am 69 years old, widowed with two children, born in Madrid, I have been living in Santander for the last 4 years when I retired. Although I studied Economics, all my professional life has been developed in the world of travel in different positions and countries (I have been very happy in my profession). I am a literature enthusiast and also a music lover. I like swimming and cycling. Curious and with many concerns I like to join projects that motivate me.
I joined the Shared Memories project two years ago. It has been a rewarding and enriching experience. It allows you to enter the world of education without being an education professional, just sharing with young people from another culture how you have gone through key moments in your life and your story or your experience in dealing with everything related to aging.
I say it has been comforting because it has been impressive to see how what they are seeing with us transforms young people who are apparently so far from our criteria, makes them rethink their relationships with their environment and family: it mobilizes them.
And enriching because you come out of this experience with a greater knowledge of yourself by rethinking your history and your criteria for life. The contact with young people, with their values and their concerns for the future gives you a great sense of hope.
