Compassion Blog 5

A discussion between Isabelle Ruan, 19 years old, & Chelsea Qiu, 57 years old. I’m Isabelle and Chelsea is my mom. We reflected on her childhood and growing up in 1960s China.

To truly learn what adversity is

Simran Pravin has only heard bits and pieces of her father’s stories from way back when he immigrated to the United States, but she never understood her father’s feelings towards it all. So for the #GreatListen2019 Simran sat down with...

Interview

We talk about a lot of childhood memories.

Interview with my grandpa, at his dining room table, talking about his military service and how he met my grandma.

We talk about his childhood, and what it was like growing up. How he met my grandmother and what he learned from her, how he found out he was going to be a father, and the joy he got from...

“Spend as much time and be a part of your children as much as possible” A father shares his childhood with his son

Nicholas Scaletta interviews his father, Anthony Scaletta. They discuss various topics including Anthony’s childhood experiences, personal values/achievements and how life was different back then compared to now. His own neighborhood which he’s grown up in, and how life got him...

Libby Woodham and her mother Shawn Woodham talk about her life and the importance of loving what you do

This interview was conducted in November of 2023 where Libby Woodham (17) interviews her mother Shawn Woodham about her childhood, education, and career and how vital it is to enjoy what you do in life. Mrs. Woodham shares her favorite...

Emily Shih

This is an interview with my mom: her childhood experiences, her new life in America, and her entrepreneurial business ventures

“Is life better now” interview

My grandmother started my talking about her mothers parents, who both grew up in Mckinney, then described her fathers parents, which came to Mckinney when he was a boy. She also talked about my dad and described his childhood. Essentially...

An interview with my inspiration Aunt Suzanne

In this interview with my Aunt Suzanne, (65) we talked about her life and her inspirations. We talked about her childhood, parents, and happiest moments. We conclude with the fact that she is happy with her life and is proud...

Thanksgiving Story 2019

This summary includes what my Bubbies childhood was like many years ago and some stories about my mom and her siblings.

My mom’s childhood

My mom and I reviewed her childhood experiences.

Interview with Nonna

Although she’s sick of hearing it, my Nonna is a strong, powerful woman. She like the rest of my family has lost so much but know that she will always have her family to lean on. Faith is one of...

Two Generations Apart: Life in the World of Media

Pierce Norman (21) interviews his mother, Deirdre Norman (55) about the differences and similarities in his life experiences with news and social media compared to that of hers. Join this interview to watch a mother and son talk about media,...

Trinity Malee Hyacinthe Chen interviews Joseph Chung Ming Chen

Tin Tin interviews her grandfather about his childhood. Joe is 94 and was born September 3, 1923.

Growing up in Veracruz Mexico and migrating to the US for a better life.

In this interview, conducted in April 22, 2018 in Tustin, California, Joanna Martínez interviews her aunt Teresa Castro about her childhood and how she always looked at everything on the bright side. Teresa talks about her having a cheerful childhood...