“There was this socially isolated, “Bitch”, that I had to be to protect my vulnerable self”.

A 33 year-old artist retells his story of surviving child sexual abuse, and the role the trauma played in his growth & development.

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Madison [No Name Given] and Andrew [No Name Given]

Madison [No Name Given] (24) reflects with her husband Andrew [No Name Given] (33) on her experience surviving an abusive relationship nearly a decade ago. She emphasizes the importance of breaking the culture of silence surrounding intimate partner violence and...

Alice Ramos 1/20/22

Recounting her life and talking about the future for her children.

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Maria Jaramillo and Jesus Jaramillo

Husband and wife Jesus Jaramillo (46) and Maria Jaramillo (45) interview each other about difficult memories from growing up, their journeys struggling with depression, and the love they have for each other. Stories of abuse, rape, and suicidality are shared...

Spch 1311 story telling assignment

I interviewed my sister today and I got to learn more about her than what I already know which is something I’m glad about.

Don't drink and drive

Adam cherishes his grandparents in China. He mourns a friend who died in a car accident and celebrates another who survived.

My Story

My thoughts and feelings 4 years after the school shooting at Isla Vista, the college town of UC Santa Barbara. I share my story to prevent future gun violence & reach others who are also survivors.

Through Evangelina's Eyes

My name is Ashley, and I interviewed my maternal grandmother. She's a very lively witty person but once I said I was going to record her she got a bit timid. I asked a series of small significant questions regarding...

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Chase Crowson and Christian Duncan

Chase Crowson, 40, talks with Christian Duncan, 34, about Chase’s medical condition, his three surgeries, his withdrawal from methadone, and their marriage to one another. Although Chase was born with two congenital conditions, he did not develop any symptoms until...

La historia de mi abuelo y gracias a él, él es a razón por la que estoy aquí hoy.

Esta historia es de mi abuelo Darío Sibri, tiene 81 años y Esta es la historia de el y como el llego a los Estados Unidos. La vida de el nunca fue fácil pero lo único que le llevaba adelante...

my superwoman

In this interview my mom talked about the upbringing and challenges she faced in her life. She also mentioned what she was most proudest of and any regrets she had. My mother is such a faithful, strong, and big-hearted woman.

Sophia Eftimiades and Nicholas Kuyers

Co–workers Sophia Eftimiades (28) and Nicholas Kuyers (24) discuss the anti human trafficking movement and their roles as advocates on the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

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Nancy Fisher and Jill Sharfstein

Jill Sharfstein (72) interviews friend and fellow congregant Nancy Fisher (77) about her experiences as a member of Central Synagogue and her work interviewing Holocaust survivors for the Shoah Foundation.

Narrative interview with grandmother

Interview between my grandmother about how she dealt with breast cancer.

Angela Torres Padro meets Manuel Padro II

My grandmother Angela Torres Padro tells me about my grandfather Manuel Wigberto Padro

Tiffany Bolin Domestic Violence Interview

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

Paulette Terwilliger shares her family's account of surviving the Holocaust in occupied France

Paulette Terwilliger (nee Paulette Forst) was born to a young Jewish couple in France during the height of World War II. Now a resident of Fearrington Village, she spoke with fellow resident John Eckblad about her family’s wartime experience. In...

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Rachel Niemiec and Elizabeth Hopper

Colleagues Elizabeth "Elise" Hopper (48) and Rachel Niemiec (37) discuss their work in the anti-trafficking field. Elise talks about entering the field as psychologist and how she manages secondary trauma. Rachel shares about her work as a sexual assault nurse...

A feminist rant & emotional conversations

my best friend Taylor and I dig deep about what it’s like growing up as woman, her role models, struggles, and threats our administration have been making against women

My Grandmother tells stories and life lessons from her childhood.

This interview was recorded on November 24, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. My name is Dorothy Grace Daniels and I am 14 years old. I interviewed my grandmother, Joanna Underwood. We discussed growing up in the 50’s and 60’s, surviving being...

The new leaders of today

How to lead the younger generation in the right direction

Grandma’s life story

I am talking to my Grandma about her life and how she lived, how she grew up.

My dad interview

My dad, Chuck Valdez is 54. He talked about his childhood and the marines. His good times and bad time. what he regrets.