Sidney Claire
July 25, 2022 App Interview

Sidney Claire (23) is interviewed by her boyfriend, Enrique (22). They discuss growing up in Chelsea Alabama, faith and mental health counseling.

What it was like for Monty growing up

My brother monty opens up to me about some of his memories as a child.

Surviving the Death of a Child

Daisy Luke talks to her mother Suzanne Luke about the death of Suzanne’s first child. They talk about grief and how to continue when something terrible happens.

Year 4 – Me, You, and the Lou

We've been married for a full year. What went through your head through it all?

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Borden Wilson and Clay Wilson

Siblings Borden Wilson (57) and Clay Wilson (62) discuss childhood memories of growing up in Texas then moving to Florida. They talk about losing their father at a young age, growing closer over the years, taking care of their 93...

Walter Kasten

Listen as Walt tells us the story of his life, starting in New Jersey then traveling to Iowa and then landing in Flint Michigan and ending up here at Friendship Village.

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Glenn Sweigart and Kevin Kennedy

Partners Glenn Sweigart (66) and Kevin Kennedy (70) discuss their childhoods, their previous marriages, how they came to understand their sexuality, and the challenges they had to overcome.

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Tonya Wenger and Paris Lipsey-Coley

One Small Step conversation partners Tonya Wenger (49) and Paris Lipsey-Coley (49) discuss their children and parenting, meditation for self-care, and how faith informs their points of view.

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Jamie Meurer and Daemond Benjamin

Coworkers Jamie Meurer [no age given] and Daemond Benjamin [no age given] share their experiences over the last few years as on-track coordinators working with ninth-graders in Hartford, CT.

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Yesenia Ramos and Cano Padilla

Yesenia Ramos (19) talks to her mentor Cano Padilla (36) about her experiences in the foster care system as an adolescent, navigating college and work as a young adult, and her hopes for the future.

Growing up with a mental disorder

My interviewee and I talked about what it was like growing up with a mental disorder and how she got through the tough times . The interview was conducted on December 6th, 2020 . My interviewee is a happily married...

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Megan Ulmer and William Wyatt

Megan Ulmer (36) interviews her father, William Wyatt (72), about childhood stories, his favorite memories of her, and wisdom he would like to share with future generations.

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M Storm and Lauren T

Survivor M Storm (49) talks to her therapist, Lauren T (25), about what led her to Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) and why she chooses joy. M gives advice to others who might be in domestic violent situations and talks...

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Lisa Earl and Erik Sparkowski

Maija Earl (61) shares a conversation with her son Erik Sparkowski (25) about his experiences dealing with anxiety and depression throughout middle and high school, and their journey in finding the best way to improve his mental health.

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Roy Branklin and Fredrick Hoogland

One Small Step partners Fredrick "Fred" Hoogland (75) and Roy Branklin (58) discuss their military service, racism in the United States, and their involvement with the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Steve Lu talks about the history in China in 1980s, and the wonderful memories during his teenage years.

Steve Lu recalled his teenage years and how China was like in 1980s, he talked about his feeling about Chinese government and programs that was progressing, and how the society change through out the years. Also, he shared a lot...

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Gaile Edrozo and Victoria Johnson

Gaile Edrozo (36) and her colleague Victoria Johnson (26) talk about mental health, working in healthcare, and GE's experience with depression. GE shares her mental health journey—from a conservative upbringing to seeking therapy—and shares advice on taking care of oneself.

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Crystal DeBerry and Torey DeBerry

Crystal DeBerry (40) and her husband Torey DeBerry (43) talk about Torey's incarceration, the impact it had on their family, and why they chose to take a chance on one another through all of the challenges.

Passion for Teaching, Compassion for Students

In this interview, I spoke with musical therapist, Jocelyn Fish, about her experiences in her work and her passion for teaching.