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Shawn Sorbom and Mary Sloper

Mary Sloper (78) talks to Shawn Sorbom (28) about going to boarding school at age 5 in Imperial Valley, Californiia, her Croatian mother, and her career as a nurse.

Poppy’s life story

We talked mostly about childhood memories. Some about jobs and schools mostly.

Years Through Foster Care

My mother, 47, recalls her childhold from the age of 5. Her perserverance through her struggles with her biological family and foster families. How she would change some things if she could but wouldn't at the same time.

Thanksgiving Interview with Grandma and her Dog Wally

We talked about her life growing up, what her family was like, and what my mom was like growing up.

Interview with Laura Hernandez

Both my mother’s past and future were discussed in this interview. Details concerning her adolescence and hopes for the future were brought into light. Details also concerning our characters were discussed.

Interview with my Dad

We talked about my dad’s childhood. Some stuff I didn’t know about till now.

A boy becoming a man in the eighties

I interview my father on growing up in the eighties, his interests in relation to mine, and experiences he had that shaped the man he is today. A healthy balance of hard work and enjoying life captures the essence of...

Northern Minnesota Village Girl

What my family, home, and community were like when I was growing up... NOTE: There is an error of WHO the interview is labeled for, at the very beginning. It is NOT for Estelle Lewis in Nashville, but rather it...