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Lauren (20) and MaryAnn (73) discuss marryAnn adopting her daughter from Russia.

Rebecca Jones Gaston talks with her colleague, Katherine Chon, reflecting on her experiences in social work supporting children and families, the advice she received along the way, and what she has learned about trauma, change, and resilience.

One Small Step partners Brad Hansen (70) and Stormy Johnston (68) have a conversation about their childhoods and life experiences.

[Recorded: Thursday, February 22, 2024] UVA students Brian Warden (19) from Morgantown, WV and Jamila Snyder (19) from Pittsburg, PA recorded a one small step conversation as part of their course Public Service and Democracy. They discussed that both of...

One Small Step partners Erica Liu (46) and Peggy Way (65) have a conversation about political divisiveness, family division, religion, and race.

Today I am talking with my dad about him moving and giving the pros and cons about moving a lot as a child. We talked about his favorite places that he has lived, and especially the hard times and thoughts...

Thorsten Fjellstedt 82 interviewed by his son Anders Fjellstedt 42 in Thor’s home of 35 years as he prepares to move to Florida and live with Anders’ family. Thor reflects on his life in his house in Chapel Hill, NC,...

Emily and Brian Carpenter talk over the phone, Emily calls from Connecticut to her father, Brian, who still lives in her childhood home in Vermont. The two discuss the difficulties of moving away from a place once called home, which...

Maanya Chitrapu (17) discusses with her neighbor, Tanya Rao (26), about her academic and career experiences in dentistry. Tanya offers unique advice and stories.

Camdyn (19), sits down with friend Abe (19), to discuss what it’s like growing up as an adopted child, as well as discussing being black in America.