Sherry Peruzzi and Meredith Peruzzi

Recorded June 1, 2016 Archived June 1, 2016 00:00 minutes
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Interview ID: MBY014942

Description

Meredith Peruzzi (35) interviews her mother, Sherry Peruzzi (68), about her trouble conceiving children and her marriages. They discuss MP's disinterest in having kids and SP's strong desire for grandchildren.

Subject Log / Time Code

Sherry Peruzzi (SP) tells about troubles she had trying to get pregnant.
SP talks about her pregnancy with Meredith Peruzzi (MP).
MP talks about not wanting to have kids.
MP tells about being an only child "it was never a great tragedy."
MP explains further why she doesn't want kids.
SP talks about the pressure her own mother put on her to have kids.
MP talks about her nephew, and feeling uncomfortable around children.
SP talks about what she learned from each of her marriages.
SP tells about learning confidence from her last husband; she says her abusive husband made her think she was hopeless and helpless.
SP tells about volunteering on crisis hotlines.

Participants

  • Sherry Peruzzi
  • Meredith Peruzzi

Recording Locations

Maryland Institute College of Art