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Bryan Darst, a highly respected man in Athens County, Ohio, tells his life story and shares words of wisdom.

Me and my aunt talk about kindness, empathy, and forgiveness

A mother and daughter discuss the legacy of mental illness that is woven throughout their family’s past, present, and future.

Leslie Lynn Smith (52) and her daughter, Emily Rooker (26), reflect on their respective experiences of losing a parent at a young age and the cycles of anger and forgiveness they move through in their relationships with their parents.

One Small Step conversation partners Jason Williams (45) and Glen Wong (71) discuss the impact of their upbringing and parents, race, fatherhood, international travel, chronic illness, careers, and interests.

A father and daughter talk, which is something they often don’t do.

Sherry talked about her influences, what she is grateful for and the power of forgiveness.

Timothy "Tim" Green Jr. (34) talks with his sister Dominique Green (30) about their memories together, the choices they've made in life, questions they have for each other, reflections on their relationships with their parents, and how those reflections shaped...

Teriyana Morton (28) interviews new friend and StoryCorps conversation partner Katrina "Katt" Jeanne (40) about her experience discovering that the man who raised her was not her biological father, learning about her genetic and ethnic makeup, and getting to know...

A conversation between two ZHP Volunteer Coordinators, Amanda (39) and Roy (51). Amanda talks about her experience as a volunteer and now staff.

we talked about how my fathers life was as a child growing up. His memories with his grandfather and his parents

Lauressa asked Betty, born in 1931, about her life.

One Small Step partners Connie Williams (68) and Lance Friend (49) talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives, the importance of middle ground, and the political climate of the United States today.

Sarah "Sally" Butzin (76) interviews her husband, Peter Butzin (77), about his involvement in the draft resistance movement during the Vietnam War.

Helene Van Menen [no age given] and her grandchildren Juniper Stulb [no age given] and Scarlett Stub [no age given] discuss Juniper and Scarlett’s father having cancer, their childhood, the COVID-19 pandemic, and their future career paths.

One Small Step partners Dean Owens (53) and Kasey Parsons (45) discuss their spiritual and religious beliefs and how they each dealt with the loss of their mothers.

One Small Step partners Caroline Batorowicz (46) and Melissa West (39) discuss their views of the Stapleton neighborhood name change. Caroline talks about how her faith influences her opinion and Melissa talks about how her upbringing influences her opinion.

Friends Alexis Lane (25) and Shannon Parsons (53) reflect on their friendship and how it has impacted them both.

Acquaintances Malika Dahir (42) and Jim Ramnaraine (62) talk about their political, social, and religious beliefs and backgrounds in this One Small Step conversation.

We talked about Connie’s life growing up and her relationship with the Lord and how it has made such a large influence on her life.

Cousins Billy Taing (44) and Jill Hanhong (36) discuss Billy's upbringing, the changes that led him to gang life and the crime that changed his life.

Sisters Rox Anne Guillot (62) and Susan Harrington (60) talk about their rare chronic illness and reminisce on childhood memories.

Chandra Brown (50) talks to her friend and colleague Misty Chaviers (45) about how her experience in an abusive relationship led her to working as a case manager and helping others in similar situations.

In this interview, conducted May 22 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Landon Anthony (15) interviews his Mother Jeanene Anthony (48) about her childhood and parenthood. Jeanene shares stories about her childhood, motherhood, and her life in general. She also speaks of...

Sisters-in-law Noelle Kempton (38) and Jennifer Kempton (34) share with each other their experiences of pain, both emotionally and physically. Jennifer talks about her chronic illness and its limitations on her life, and Noelle shares about being a military spouse...