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A short interview about life growing up and a discussion about her being the only daughter of five, her marriage, children, and having a mother who came out as being gay.

Christine shares how to find strength in our individual stories and the power of reframing negative self-talk.

Madison Schaefer (19) interviewing her best friend Jia DiDio-Vazquez (19) in York, Pennsylvania. They discuss Jia’s life growing up, coming to terms with her identity and spirituality, and how their friendship has influenced each other.

In this interview I speak with my girlfreind's sister about a social injustice she experienced when she was a teenager.

What a great interview! For more information on Melinda Ryder and this interview see https://listeningislovingproject.blogspot.com/ We discussed issues such as things that bring joy, Bruce's challenging cancer treatments and how Kirk and friends supported him. We also discussed how Bruce...

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Mike Albo (53) about his life as a writer and performer.

An interview about coming of age, coming out, inclusivity, and how to educate and be patient with others

Jack Godby (77) speaks with God's Love We Deliver Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Ronnie Fortunato. Jack was diagnosed with HIV in 1985 and began receiving meals from God's Love in 2002, after having three strokes. Ronnie became his RDN in 2011,...

Kelsita sits down with Princess Diana in an unventilated space within an art gallery to explore memory, prompted by preselected discussion questions.

Steve Desroches (47) and Kristen Becker (45) discuss Becker's career as a stand up comic including touring the South with Jay Bakker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, as well as her childhood spent in both the North...

"PRIDE In All Who Served" is a ten-week health education group designed to address the unique care needs of LGBT Veterans. Developed at the Hampton VA in 2016, the group provides a safe place to discuss identity and relevant healthcare...

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Randy Roberts (59) about his career as a drag performer.

Interviewing Mrs. Bossler about the 80s.

Ripley Hotch, 77, puts his perspective on what has changed and what has remained in the LGBTQ "community" over the past 50 years by sharing anecdotes from growing up as a member of the “Lucky Few” gay generation. These include...

In this discussion between a mother and daughter, Christina and Elizabeth Perez discuss the facets of Elizabeth’s life that have shaped her into who she is today. Beginning with her multiple moves as a child and her various exposure to...

Fitz Dettmer (18) has a personal talk with his dad, Matthew Dettmer (50) about raising him and his sister Graelyn (22), both of whom are queer and neurodivergent. Discussions of when differences were noticed, why, the different atmospheres they were...

This interview is part of the DCPS LGBTQ and Sexual Health Program's holiday storytelling project: A Very LGBTQ+ Holiday Audio Album.

One Small Step conversation partners Wes Edwards (60) and Beverly White (64) discuss about politics.

Steve Desroches (48) and Miles Freedman (53) talk about their shared love of the film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Eliot Hercules: 2021-10-19 14:16:53 Unfortunately I forgot to start the recording durring my introduction which is why it starts a little way into Madi's. Ill give a brief background so you can understand what is discussed. My intro is that...

One Small Step partners Darlene Dabbs (69) and Vicki Smith (61) sit down for a conversation about their childhoods, religious beliefs, and political standings.

this is an interview of wilder, fiona, and forest interviewing ky for our ethnic studies class. we discussed many lgbtqia+ topics and history, as well of what ky is doing now in his life.

Margie, 63, interviews Phyllis, 85, about her work in the lesbian rights movement and the influence that she has had on Margie’s life.

Co-Workers Kenna and Solomon discuss Solomon's journey as a trans-man and how it relates to and influences his career as a hospice nurse.

One Small Step partners Thomas "Tom" Barlow (39) and John Amoroso (45) share their challenges being divorced fathers of daughters, and their learning process around the changing language and mores regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.