Compassion Blog 5

My aunt, Michelle, talked about transformative life events and how they made her into who she is today.

Bear

the hardest part about immigrating was acceptance. Luckily, Bear moved to SF and got off a plane unlike many of his peers in school who he bonded with over their immigrant backgrounds.

Blood of the Coven

Blood is thicker than water is not the full quote. Blood of the covenant (your friends) is thicker than the water of the womb (family). My interview with a witch.

My brother Jeff Kearns and I discuss childhood and life lessons

Jeff and I talking on the patio of our childhood home. He shares with me lessons he has learned about life.

Today for You Tomorrow for Me

In today’s society people are celebrating LGBTQ people with parades and festivals, rather than spreading hatred towards them, but this wasn’t always the case. In November of 2018, 14 year old Sofia Brandon-Schwartz interviewed her father, Carlo Brandon to learn...

The Moving Train

This is an interview for The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2018. Myself, Alia Yannone, interview my grandmother, Judy Smith in Brigantine, New Jersey on November 22, 2018. We discuss how my grandma grew up and what she has experienced over her...

Asking my mother about her childhood

I asked my mom some questions about her childhood and learned some things that I never knew. She had some rough times as a child. As I live with her today I can see how much she’s grown since she...

Interviewing my dad

His story tells of a life experience that changed his view of the world.

Getting to know Elliot

My daughter recently became my son. This interview was a fun way to get to know my new son.

Mi madre

Talked about my moms childhood and relationship stuff

Curtis Reliford and Christy Hightower

Curtis Reliford talks about overcoming racism and serious adversity to find and fulfill his life's purpose which is helping those who are experiencing hard times: hurricane Katrina victims and the Navajo and Hopi people. Curtis describes how he follows his...

Women, Stories, and Change: KCooke and KMace

The interrelationship of being a mother, being a teacher, and being a woman of faith throughout Kathie's life.

Claire and Peter Warton

A Bridge of Hope; Peter and Claire look back on their life together that began when Claire met Peter when she he was 6 and she 16 and how they reconnected 20 years later when Claire was a violist in...

My mother and her experience moving to America

My mother immigrated to America from Japan 20 years ago, and has lived here ever since. In this interview, I ask about her experience as the first and only member of her family to move out of Japan, and about...

Being Transgender In Today’s Society

My best friend Lyle has been transitioning from female to male over the past 3 months, so i thought I'd ask him a few questions regarding what it's like to be trans in our generation.

Everett Montemayor and Rae Arnold 2020-11-25

Everett Montemayor: 2020-11-25 19:00:18 I, Everett Montemayor, talk about the future of our family and world with my Grandmother, Rae Arnold.

Carol "Mitzi" Rossmann and Deanna Drake

A friend, family member, volunteer and employee of The Mount shares her story about how The Mount has shaped her to be the person she is today. She reflects on her deep commitment to The Mount mission and culture.

The hardest part of coming out was probably telling my mom. Nobody wants to make their mom cry.

This interview is the story of my gay uncle and the sad truths about being gay, but also the fact that it truly does get better.