Thanksgiving questions

Deb tells her story of trials with love family and friends.

Interview with an elder, Mom, Patricia Stephenson

I interviewed my mom, and asked her some questions about growing up with French parents. We also discussed places that she lived and a few other topics.

Modern day independence #Raser

This is the story of my sister‘s life. How does traveling affect your family relationship and which place do you call home when you life everywhere.

Nothing but the truth

In this interview I talked about the truth of my life. The situations that made me and the ups and downs in my life.

Three key values for daily living

In my earliest childhood while living at the orphanage, I learned three key values that I carried all my life. Accept people for who they are, share what you have, and do not stereotype.

Meaningful talks with Mom

I talk to my mom about why she decided to adopt me and if she is proud of me and what her hopes are for me. This interview really helped me to see how much she cares for me and...

Riley Meyer's Adoption Process Interview

I, Riley Meyer, Talk with my parents, Rick and Cindy Meyer, about my own adoption process.

Interview with Ellen Carson

My aunt, Ellen Carson, describes her life and the lessons she learned while growing.

Kadin Medrano interviews Greta Medrano Lario period 1

Greta Medrano speaks of her childhood and how her life was completely normal growing up even while being adopted. She says how great fun she was that her biological mother gave her up for adoption because she loves her parents...

Cody and Kyle’s Wild Adventure

Fun time between two guys being bros and dudes plus one special suprise guest

Grandma’s Life in 40ish Minutes – Kathleen & Noa Stoll

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Oregon, Noa Stoll (16) interviews her grandma Kathleen Stoll (79) about her childhood, life as a mother, and other in depth details about her life. Kathleen shares stories about her husband, children,...

What was your experience like adopting me?

In this interview, I ask my mom questions about how she felt and what it was like adopting me, as well as questions about her own experience being adopted, and how our experiences differ.

Oral History

This interview gives insight into what life was like for my mom as a child and our family history up to the present. Also, mentioning life lessons and historical tragedy.

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Dean Owens and Kasey Parsons

One Small Step partners Dean Owens (53) and Kasey Parsons (45) discuss their spiritual and religious beliefs and how they each dealt with the loss of their mothers.

Rebekah Hixon and Adoption

I was able to interview Rebekah Hixon on family, adoption, and how that has impacted her life.

Steve Desroches and Robert Lamarche

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Robert Lamarche (50) about his work as a lawyer and social worker in facilitating adoptions as well as his role in overturning the state of Florida's ban on gays and lesbians from adopting.

The Miracle of Adoption

Before their two children, Luc Bourassa’s soon to be parents had to think of other ways to have the family they wanted. In November of 2017, 15 year-old Luc Bourassa interviewed his father, Louis Bourassa, to learn how he and...

Opening Up About Adoption

My mother talks about her adoption experience and what it was like coming to America from South Korea in the 1970's. We also talk about the difference between the two cultures both then and now.

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Scott Martin and Kevin Bandy

One Small Step conversation partners Scott Martin (49) and Kevin Bandy (47) talk about the current divisions in the country, their personal political views, and their hopes for the future.