Cynthia Rose and Taylor West

Recorded July 24, 2023 Archived July 24, 2023 33:54 minutes
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Id: mby022921

Description

Taylor West (24) interviews Cynthia Rose (58) about her role as the mother of the community and how she is learning to give that same love and care to herself in this next phase of her life.

Subject Log / Time Code

Cynthia Rose (C) talks about her faith and a miracle she experienced when she was eight.
Taylor West (T) asks C about her degree and how she hopes to use it.
C tells T about her addiction and recovery journey.
C describes her recent arrest and her distrust of the police.
C talks about her dream of helping children and recovering addicts in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
T asks C what "loving Cynthia" looks like.
C and T agree on the importance of listening to children.
C expresses what she is most grateful for.

Participants

  • Cynthia Rose
  • Taylor West

Recording Locations

Kalamazoo Public Library

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives