The worst case of drug addiction

This recording involves an interview of a former addict, my cousin, Alex. He recounts the time when his twin brother Anton, overdosed on heroin. This is an emotional interview of how strong Alex remained in the times of grief. Through...

The Life of a Twin

Reese Powell asks a few questions to her identical twin sister, Ryleigh Powell, about being a twin.

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Mary Connelley and John Biedebach

One Small Step participants Mary Connelley (63) and John Biedebach (54) discuss their careers in healthcare and the problems they see in the industry. They talks about their families and their relationship to religion. Mary and John also speak about...

Clare Arter and Leonel Avilez

Clare (26) interviews her good friend LJ (27) about addiction recovery, family bonds, and shared memories.

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Gayle Bell and Joey Paulos

One Small Step participants Gayle Bell (63) and Joey Paulos (50) share their experiences with loss, addiction, recovery, and their views on politics.

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Keri Matherne and Luke Young

Significant others Luke Young (42) and Keri Matherne (32) talk about their journeys with addiction and recovery, and how their shared history has impacted their relationship for the better. Note: This interview has mentions of addiction.

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Nick Rocca and Cheyenne Jenvey

One Small Step conversation partners Nick Rocca (34) and Cheyenne Jenvey (45) talk about the loss of their fathers, their childhoods, their faith, and their political views.

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Alexis McClean and Krista Marzewski

One Small Step conversation partners Alexis McClean (68) and Krista Marzewski (53) talk about addiction & recovery; better care for veterans; and how to come together in the midst of an ongoing pandemic.

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Teresa Suganski and Mary Claire Whelan

Teresa Suganski (61) and her daughter, Mary Claire Whelan (25), share a conversation remembering Mary Claire’s father.

“I used drugs as an unhealthy coping mechanism for my depression and anxiety.”

Audrey: My name is Audrey Reppert and today I will be interviewing someone who prefers to be kept anonymous. Can you remember how/why you started misusing drugs and/or alcohol? Anonymous: Um, I wasn’t very big into alcohol but I did...

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Daniel Balzer and David Balzer

Identical twin brothers David "Dave" Balzer (57) and Daniel "Dan" Balzer (57) discuss their family history, being identical twins, and how being a twin has informed their creativity, and the impact of their father’s passing.

Margaret and her dad, Spencer talk about Margaret's formative years growing up and substance use and the impact it had on both of them.

Margaret Lancaster is now a Health Program Coordinator-Peer Navigator and community health worker at Ledge Light Health District in Connecticut and her father Spencer Lancaster is now retired. They talk about their relationship through Margaret's years of substance use and...

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Belinda Bruner and Cynthia Blair

One Small Step partners Belinda Bruner [no age given] and Cynthia Blair (70) share their experiences with racism in small towns, their careers, their father's influence on their lives, and various other anecdotes.

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Carol Giovacchini and Deanna Calvin

One Small Step conversation partners Carol Giovacchini (68) and Deanna Calvin (49) talk about the evolution of their political views and the importance of learning about other perspectives.

“More they tried to help the more she resisted.”
November 19, 2018 App Interview

“Hello my name is Jake Carnevale and this is my father Mick. Alright, First off who was it who used the substance in the family?” “That would be my mother your grandma,” “And what substance was it?” “She was an...

Becca Saunders and Wendy Brown

Wendy and I discuss her life as a teacher who has persevered through addiction and dealing with a disability. She shares how joy and playfulness are integral to her life now, and what has inspired her to become someone who...