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I interview my mother about her journey to adoption.

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November 25, 2018 App Interview

In this interview in November 2018 in Mckinney, Texas, Jessica Acosta(15) interviews her grandfather Fred Fink(80) about his life. He talks about his childhood and about how he met his wife and adopted his children.

My Momma

We talked about my Mother’s life, from growing up in Linden, NJ in the 1950s and 60s to her career and motherhood.

Thanksgiving 2017

History assignment given over Thanksgiving break asking students to participate in the Great Listen.

Grandpa’s Adopted Story

Talked about how my grandpa was adopted.

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Vicky Chilvers and Meg Sterchi

Vicky Chilvers (57) and her friend and sister Meg Sterchi (57) sit down together to recall the beginning of their friendship, retell some of their mischievous antics and reflect on how they both have grown and supported each other across...

Interview w/ Shauna Williams

We talked mainly about being a parent, or moreso her children. She has a daughter that just recently left home and has had no communication with her since.

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.

Two Families, One Love
December 2, 2020 App Interview

My aunt Nay Nay was adopted when she was six years old. I sat down with her for an interview to ask her about her experience with not only her biological family, but life with her adoptive family as well.

Will Massey and Sam Massey or "I was Raised by Wolves"

Will Massey (27) talks with his dad (Sam Massey), who grew up in the 60's in suburban D.C., rural central Pennsylvania, and central Illinois. He shares the family stories that still make him laugh, as well as stories of school...

“April 17th is your Gotcha Day”

In this recording I, Laren Barrett, sit down in my kitchen in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on November 26, 2018 with my mom and dad as they talk about the careers they’ve had growing up and what they remember about...

How Adoption Changed Our Lives

Interview about how the process of adoption and advice about adoption

Self Image and Living through a Pandemic

I interviewed my roommate Mallory Lloyd about her life growing up in Vermont, and her understanding of being adopted. We then touched upon her life now and growing up the things she was able to experience all the way up...

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Judith Sherk and Darlene Dabbs

One Small Step conversation partners Judith "Judy" Sherk (72) and Darlene Dabbs (68) discussed parenting, the adoption process, COVID-19's impact on their faith, and their experience with the One Small Step conversation.

Our adoption story

We discuss how we became a family.

The truth.

The story of my adopted aunt. Knowing who she became and where she came from at the age of 12.

Grace and her mom talk about their adoption journey

Grace and her mom discuss the adoption process, memories of when Grace was young, and her overall childhood.