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Childhood

Michael and his mom, Maria, ask and answer fundamental questions that relate back to their childhood and the things most important to them.

This interview was conducted in spanish with my Mexican grandmother. She talks over her childhood days (while living in both Mexico and California) and the most impactful days of her life. She recalls when she found out she was pregnant...

My grandma talks about her childhood and how she came to be. Her life has not always been easy but shes a strong woman.

An interview with my mother about her childhood, family ,and hopes and dreams for her daughter.

My grandma talked about her life.She mostly talked about her childhood in mexico. Also about the time she came to live in the U.S. Everytime my grandma talked in Spanish I would interpret it in English

I talk with my mother about her childhood and life now.

My mother’s back story. Her favorite memories as a child and adult

We talked about my dad's childhood. We also talked about what he did when he was young and what jobs he did to earn money. We also talked about his siblings.

My father and I talked about his childhood and what it was like living in Mexico. We also discussed what advice he would give to his teenage self.

In this interview done with Edgar Contreras (16) and his father Jose (46), they talk about the father's childhood growing up and who were his main influences in his life so far. They also talked over how Jose has came...

In this interview, Jose talks to Joel about his past life and the sacrifices he had to make to come to the U.S. Talked about his goals before getting to America was. His dreams and childhood.

My mother’s childhood and what was it like, what she faced while coming to the U.S, what is very important for her and what does she think of herself as a person plus traditions that were passed on from generation...

My mother talked about her life and her childhood. After asking her personal questions about her past, she began to shed tears remembering what she lived through to give us everything. Towards the end of the interview, Both of my...

How Silvia was shaped through her tough moments as a child

This 8 question interview was about the ups and downs of my mother’s life so far.

The following interview was conducted by Megan McGinley. She interviewed her father Brendan McGinley on December 6, 2017 in their home living room in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Megan is a 16-year-old girl and a junior student at Mother McAuley High...

Chat with the best mum in the world

Natalia Horcasitas (40) and her brother Richard Horcasitas (43) share memories of growing up in Yuma and having a tight knit community of neighbors and friends.

The interview with my mom was very interesting I really enjoyed hearing her talk about her life. We continued to talk after the interview because I wanted to know more in depth about her life. I’m very greatful that I...

mom and i talk a little bit about her life. (the ending got cut off)

Husband and wife Tony Kahn (78) and Harriet Reisen (78) talk about Tony's experience growing up as the son of a blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter. Tony reflects on how he has experienced the feelings of belonging and home throughout his life.

We talked about his childhood and modern day pandimic and how he came to America

Interview with my Father in Spanish, where he discusses a bit about his life.

Benjamin talks about his experiences as a child, and how certain teachers influenced him. Then, fast forward to 2006, when I was born, he talks about becoming a father and the challenges that came with parenthood. We also discuss the...