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In this storycore, we discuss the struggles of life with a single parent.

Moses Graubard, age 45, interviewing his stepfather, Kenji Muro, age 80, about Kenji’s relationship with his first wife and subsequent divorce, the personalities of Kenji’s two sons when they were young, and about how Kenji initially met Moses’ mother and...

Jim Bear Full (67) and Thompson Reichert (67), friends since 2000, were business partners in the Ganas Community in Staten Island NY. Bear has a long history with food. His initial involvement was at school, which allowed him to develop...

Lois Hely was born May 17, 1950 in Darby, Pennsylvania. In this interview with oral historian Susan Scott Peterson, she tells the story of a family secret her mother kept for decades.

Bob Reau looks back on one of the low points in his life, his divorce with his 1st wife. He reflects on what he felt during that time and how it helped him learn.

[Recorded: Thursday, September 28, 2023] Kathryn Baer (19) from Charlottesville, VA and Maya Berry (19) from Reston, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Maya identifies as...

Zammantha Moreira (15) talks with her mother, Jacqueline Escobedo-Sotelo (37) about her life, her childhood and her experience as an ER Nurse in the pandemic.

[Recorded: Thursday, September 14, 2023] Natalie Hogan (19) from Fairfax, VA, and Shannon Henley (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Shannon shares her...

[Recorded: Friday, September 8, 2023] Emma Lohr (19) from Towson, MD, and Ashley Turner (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Emma shares her...

Hazel Schlazer(14) takes a deeper dive into the life, thoughts, and regrets of Gwenn Burick, her grandmother(72)! They discuss careers, traveling, and parent dynamics and lifestyles! They also talk about some family heritage and discovering new hobbies!Listen to hear new...

I interviewed my grandma

Interview with my grandpa about raising my dad and the hardships of divorce.

Hallie Van Duren and Pam talk about Hallie’s family law practice in St. Louis. The importance of connection with clients, others in the legal system and her legal partners.

Henry Beveridge (14) interviews Judy Beveridge (76) about her grandmother, Eunice Faye McAvoy, later Enice Faye Rice.

We asked adult children of divorce to share moments from their life that express what makes it meaningful to them. We aim to provide solidarity and connections to a generation struggling with divorce rates.

Here I talk with my dad and ask him about love, life, marriage, divorce, obstacles and much more.

This is an interview by Isabella Cabrera who is interviewing her mom, Ana Cabrera. Ana recounts her childhood, the trauma she carries from fleeing the communist government in Cuba, her determination through nursing school, and lessons she’s learnt through being...

Selah Flores interviews her father “F” about what gives life meaning.

My mom’s name is Weiqing Chen and is currently 55 years old. I asked her about her life in china and what she did as a child. I don’t usually talk to her a lot so I get to finally...

Pamela Anderson who is 60 years old is my mom talking about her and my dad's divorce

Makenna Givens (18) talks with her grandma, Sharon Totaro (82) about her life. Specifically, raising kids on her own, losses of loved ones, and her mental health struggles.

PART 2 Kathy Foer-Morse was born in 1959 and currently living in New Jersey. Kathy is now an advocate for women who are being reintegrated into society. Social Work students at Adelphi University have come together to perform a social...

Sabrina M (21) interviews mother Brenda M (49) about how she found meaning in life among unstable family dynamics, showing that love prevails.

Evan Bordelon (16) interviews his mother Karen McFee (48)

Gina was a stay-at-home mom when her marriage fell apart and she divorced her husband. She struggled to find a job and in the process lost her home and had to move into her father's basement. It was tough but...