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This is the story of how my 65 year grandmother came to the United States and was able to provide for her and her children.

Oscar who served 25 years shares some of his experiences and how storytelling, connection, and relationships impacted him. In addition, he discusses "vulnerability as an antidote for pain and shame."

One Small Step conversation partners Phil Bailey (71) and Susan Sheremeta (55) talk about heritage, time in jail, the role of the government, and family.

Gloria shares her experience of domestic Violence.

One Small Step conversation partners Mary Louzon (64) and Rachel Berryman (41) discuss the challenges of family relationships when they are toxic and when politics divides them.

Interviewees name is Vivian Guzman, she is my sister and she is 25. We discussed how it was being in a domestic violent relationship, how she got out, and what her life is like now.

Hoy entrevisté a Karina Carroll conocida como mi mamá de 39 años. Ella me compartió algunas experiencias de su vida, de su infancia y actual. Los invito a que escuchen lo que ella tiene por compartirles y lo disfruten tanto...

Interviewees name Vivian Guzman, she my sister and she is 25 years old. We discussed issues on being a domestic violence survivor and last remarks to those going through it.

Isabel Delgado tells her story of domestic violence.

Judi talks about how she began this shelter, her experience of the Santa Cruz massacre and her heart for family reconciliation. She is helped by translator Acy Lodja

A girl from 1970s GA becomes a Los Angeles animatrix.

A story about a woman who didn’t know how strong she was until she had to be. A story of survival.

Zena Ozeir (29) talks with her aunt Jumana Salamey (38) about her college experience, graduating law school, and moving back to her hometown of Dearborn after school. She shares memories of her political activism and talks about her current work...

Nini, Connor's grandmother, tells about how she made it as a single mother of 3 and what it was like to witness a loved one marry into a bad relationship. 9 people and 1 bathroom? Yep, bc that happened.

Spouses John "Richard" Breland (67) and Deborah Breland (65) have a conversation about how they met and the life they have built together.

One Small Step conversation partners Sheri Lockhart (61) and Matthew Mclarty (44) talk about Sheri’s history of moving around, Matthew’s experiences as a veteran, their views on prejudice, and abortion.

Jessica Lasser (42) interviews her mother, Marcia Roth (74), about her work advocating for women around issues of domestic violence and her experience as a working mom.

Nicole Di Rocca asks her parents about their recent family trip to Cuba and her parents’ immigration from Cuba over 40 years ago.

D.W. Garrett (48) talks to facilitator Erin Dickey (25) about the abuse he suffered growing up at the hands of his father.

Angie Martinez tells her story of domestic violence.

Erika Ewing shares her story of Domestic Violence.

Shamara tells her story of Domestic Violence.

Marian Hatcher [no age given] shares with her friend Kara Doan (46) details of her journey within the anti-trafficking movement and how she made incredible use of a second chance after being a victim of domestic violence and trafficking abuse.

Friends and colleagues Katelyn Jurney (30) and Renee’ Sites-Erwin (48) share a conversation about advocating for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. They talk about the importance of both language and cultural access to public services and about...

Survivor M Storm (49) talks to her therapist, Lauren T (25), about what led her to Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) and why she chooses joy. M gives advice to others who might be in domestic violent situations and talks...