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By sharing my story of trauma, neglect, as well as mental health challenges, I want to especially empower my fellow survivors.

The concept of family has always been strange and complicated for Jocelynn.

Karen had an incredibly difficult childhood, including abuse and every kind of mistreatment imaginable. Today she is a strong woman and a loving mother who will stop at nothing to let her daughter know her deep love.

My classmate Dakota tells me about his life growing up and awkwardness insues

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A story of a teenager from Sunset Utah, of poverty, child abuse, and redemption. Ashley Demaris Palmer is a Highschooler with an interesting life story behind him, with the places and ways he has lived and the people his met,...

Teresa Reyes, my maternal grandmother talks of her life and experiences. She gives advice on forgiving and doing good.

My aunt tells me of family history, and the women in my family who went to college during the Great Depression.

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Mandy Lehman, a mother with mitochondrial disease, describes her childhood and what it was like growing up with an abusive family and the foster care system.

This is me talking to my dad about what it was like growing up a military brat, and what he did after he left home at 17.

Leah Zeiger (22) interviews her mother, Maryann Nielsen (55), about Nielsen's mother and Zeiger's grandmother. Zeiger also speaks at length about her experience with an abusive partner.

Mother(Marina(37))and Daughter(Emily(17)) discuss first impressions, the relationship between her biological father and her, and other thoughts about life choices.

Kenderix Hudson (28) talks to his father and mentor, Michael Johansson (71), about his childhood, his different career paths, and the countries he would like to travel to after the pandemic.

Me and my (step)mom talk about many personal and in depth life changes

Honoring my “abuela” by allowing her to tell her story and share about her difficult childhood. She expresses her love for her children and grandchildren and her hope for them. In May 2013, her husband and our grandfather passed away...

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Tony’s experience with homelessness.

Interview with not me forum host

Linda’s experience with domestic abuse

We talked about how difficult California is to raise and support yourself as well as a family. We also discussed how Utah has brought prosperity to our family.

From survivors to survivors make a difference.

A short story involving Martin who is abused by his father

I asked my mother questions and found out some new stuff, it felt good to sit down and have a long talk.