Finding comfort in the catholic religion

My aunt is catholic and she didn’t necessarily follow all the “rules” of Catholicism but she still believes in God and has formed a relationship with God. She said that she was going through a time when she lost herself...

The Great Listening, Matthew Lopez-Ahamed

Today I interviewed my aunt, who I have been raised my entire life by, I love her to bits and she is such an icon in my life. Hearing her stories really showed me how much she loves our family...

The Great Thanksgiving listen interview – Izabellah Deocampo p. 2

I will be interviewing my aunt since both my grandparents were out of town to do this interview.

My grandpa

Me and my grandpa Richard Riha talked about his life story on Monday April 23rd 2018. He told me how he lived it and what made it great and what made his life worth living is definitely the family he...

Interview with Aunt Carla

Did a interview with my Aunt Carla during thanksgiving break

Storytelling

I asked her basic questions about her life and about our relationship

Interview with Rina Patel

I asked a series of questions to my aunt. Through this interview I was able to gain a better understanding of her early childhood memories and how her life is now.

It Started With A Mango Tree

My name is Khushi Patel, and I am 18 years old. In this interview, I asked my aunt questions regarding her religious, work, and childhood life.

Getting to know about yourself

Having to understand what purpose country is

Progress and Paradox

John told me about his life and how he grew up in Japan and was involved in the Marines. He told me all about his family and the impact that they have had in his life. He was a very...

Mom Part 2 (sibling #15)

My mom and I caught up again over the phone. Just as southern states are beginning to reopen the virus is reaching our family like never before but my mom believes that her faith and military experience will carry her...

An Interview With Trish Holloway

Blake Holloway talks with his aunt, Trish Holloway, about her life growing up gay in a very conservative household and how it effected her life in the future.

Catholicism and Creativity—A Lifelong Story

A story about growing up in a Catholic household, living 18 lives, and managing to be creative in a house full of 50 women.

Common Ground Tacony: Janice Monzo-Perry

This week I interview my cousin Janice Monzo who is originally from South Philadelphia 5th & Dudley Sts, but worked all over the city with the Salvation Army for 34 years. While working for the Salvation Army Janice's job was...

Tue Nguyen & Joseph Dao

Tue and Joseph, both Vietnamese and raised Catholic in the U.S. talk about the role of Catholicism in their life. Buddhism is very prevalent in the Vietnamese culture also plays a role in their spiritual lives.

Diego

Diego came to Durham, NC from Peru as a 15 year old. After taking a feminist studies class and reading It Gets Better he comes out to his family.