Ava & Andrew 05/04/2024

Friends Ava (20) and Andrew (20) discuss their childhood memories, hopes for the future, and adoption.

adoption process from Russia

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

Rebecca Jones Gaston speaks with Katherine Chon about her journey in social work

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.

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Erica Liu and Peggy Way

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

Camdyn and Abe – 12/1/2023

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.

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Christen Brouillette and Gretchen Moirtensen

One Small Step conversation partners Christen Brouillette (24) and Gretchen Moirtensen (67) have a conversation about family acceptance of coming out, abortion, civil rights issues, and government assistance.

Interview with my adopted grandmother, Kathy Robinson

Kathy Robinson is 71 years old. Since my grandparents are all dead, she stepped in and filled that role for me. We talked about her childhood, school life, and the corse of her life in general.

Recording – 11-18-2023 16:37:04

Olive Tellegen interviews Elisabeth Tellegen (Her mom), Kate Cusato (Aunt), and Matt Prinkey (Uncle). Despite Elisabeth being adopted and not meeting her siblings until she was 21, they have been very close for decades and share crazy (slightly dirty) stories...