An experience with death, dying, and loss.

Together we discussed our experiences and feelings about taking Georgia State University’s Death, Dying, and Loss course.

Brothers and Sisters

I interviewed my mother about her younger brother, who passed away last year. Despite her openness and expressive personality, she never actually spoke to me about how she felt about her brother after he had died a year prior. Wanting...

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Justin Spencer and Emily Spencer

Justin Spencer (33) is interviewed by his wife, Emily Spencer (32), about his experience serving in the US Army and his deployments in Afghanistan.

That Old Man’s Got STYLE!

We talked about his military service, growing up military, childhood memories, losing a loved one. Life experiences in their joy, pain, and everything in between.

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Anna Nelson, Curtis Nelson, and Ethel Nelson

Anna Nelson (48) talks with her parents, Ethel Nelson (75) and Curtis "Pete" Nelson (78), about Pete's Air Force service, Ethel's teaching career, and their marriage of 55 years.

Dad: His Loss and Hope

My dad lost his mom and his brother, so he had to learn how to cope and keep their memory alive in his future.

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Diane Begala and Jean Friday

Diane Begala (60) interviews her mother, Jean Friday (84), about her early childhood growing up on a farm, the adventures of being a military wife, and finally, what it was like to be whisked away from Texas by her children...

Love Him and Love Them

In this interview, Ms. Phyllis Fournier (Grammie) shares stories about the love she's felt, the trouble she's found herself in, and sweet memories made with her family and friends.

Linden Combs Interview

In this interview I learned more about what my Mom’s life was like from the time she was a child up until getting married and having children.

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Blake Curtis and Ryan Wing

Blake Curtis (74) and Ryan Wing (39), uncle and nephew respectively, talk about their road to the military and the experiences and lessons learned from service.

Eliana and Jason

Eliana Olivas (18) talks with her father, Jason Olivas (44) about his relationship with his mother after losing her in April of 2016.

Me and my mom

I talked to my mom about her childhood and how her life is different then what she imaged it to be as a child.

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Antonia Sanville, Jason Obin, Linda Obin, and Courtnie Obin

Antonia (86) speaks with family members, Linda (58), Courtnie (25) and Jason (28)about her life experiences, marriage, and raising her children.

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Pilar McCloud and Matthew Billings

One Small Step conversation partners Pilar McCloud (53) and Matthew Billings (48) discuss politics and intersectionality.

Ashley interviews her roommate about loss.
January 27, 2020 App Interview

In this interview I interviewed my roommate Emma who is one of my best friends. She speaks about losing her dog and having to say bye to her best friend when she left to go back to school.

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Where Have all my Good Men Gone?

“You never know when it’s going to be the last time you see somebody, life is so uncertain” In this interview, we hear Mighty Behrendt interviewing her grandmother, Sharon Hemmer Ruotola in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 28th,2019. Sharon was...