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Michele "Mike" Kaiser (71) and Bruce Kaiser (72) speak with their son Kurt Kaiser (34) about their marriage, childhoods, career paths, and parenthood in anticipation of Kurt's wedding.

Haley Thomas (67) is interviewed by her friend, Susan Trotz (63), about her life and the process of coming out to herself and to her children.

Margie, 63, interviews Phyllis, 85, about her work in the lesbian rights movement and the influence that she has had on Margie’s life.

Virginia Carlsen, 51, interviewed by her daughter Erika Carlsen, 24. Viriginia talks about growing up in a working class Mexican family in Chicago and the struggles they faced there, the experience moving to all-white Utah with her family at 18,...

James Hensley (58) tells his husband Chris Jarvis (58) about his 30 years as a bartender in gay bars, describing the exciting nightlife of the places where he worked, as well as the dangers of being "out" and discovered in...

Michael Ostermiller (50) shares a conversation with his daughter Nicole Ostermiller (21) about her journey navigating her queer identity. They also talk about coming out and the value of support.

One Small Step conversation partners Roger Moon [no age given] and Cindy Miles (58) discuss growth, perspective and self-acceptance.

Diana Holdridge (79) reflects on how she felt when both of her children, Heather Holdridge (48) and James "Jim" Holdridge (47), came out to her. Heather and Jim talk about their father's reaction and they share what they have learned...

Genie Hargrove (55) talks with her friends Doug Keith (43) and Joe Windish (56) about her journey to becoming a Baptist minister and reconciling that with her identity as a lesbian and a woman.

Husbands, Geoffrey Parks (51) and David Pettyjohn (50), share their love story.

Joseph "Joe" Holladay (48) talks to his mentor, Laura Holton (43), about coming out to his family, his relationship with alcohol, his path to sobriety, and his plans for the future.

Susan (57) tells her friend Stormy (51) about growing up in a steel mill community and dealing with breast cancer.

Liam Manning (27) and his mom Bernadine “Bernie” Manning (58) come together to talk about parenting, particularly what it was like for Bernie to raise a queer child and Liam’s journey of self-discovery. They also reflect on their relationship and...

Friends Annissa Carter (25) and Dyme "Indigaux" Ellis (24) share in conversation their experiences as Black, queer artists, discover the similarities that they share, and reflect on the importance of art and expression in their own lives.

One Small Step conversation partners Christopher Panarites (57) and Nicole von Tempske-Clemins (51) connect on being devoted equestrians, supporting young people in figuring out their sexuality, and a shared discomfort with Christian fundamentalism in politics.

One Small Step partners Taliatha Hudson-Palmer (43) and Nancy Kalina (58) discuss their experiences in same-sex marriages, and how their Jewish and Mormon upbringings shaped their identities.

Sharon Gonsalves (61) shares a conversation with her mother, Estelle Gonsalves (86), about coming out, being accepted, and walking the NYC Pride Parade together.

Corey Harvard (36) speaks to his mom, Lisa Harvard (61), about their relationship. Corey expresses gratitude to Lisa for the love she instilled in him throughout his childhood, giving him a family built on trust and respect. They discuss how...

One Small Step conversation partners Lisa Terwilliger (53) and Brian Bender (47) discuss religion and the COVID-19 pandemic.

One Small Step conversation partners Julia Torres Barden (61) and Shelli Fowler (62) discuss formative moments in their political identities, the precarious nature of the current political moment, and what constitutes an effective strategy for social change.

Melissa Palmer (44) speaks to Molly Palmer (44) about their relationship together and Molly's transition.

Enid Jackowitz interviews Syd Jackowitz, her husband, and both discuss their process since their son, Michael, came out to them 20 years ago. After attending a weekend workshop together, “The Experience,” Enid and Syd realized, from hearing about young people...

One Small Step partners Amy Williams (48) and Christopher "Chris" Green (44) talk about travel, finding love, and their political views.

In their One Small Step conversation, Rachel Rectenwald (42) and Steve Whyte [no age given] talk about how they see the role of politicians, as well as how they responded to the Black Lives Matter protests this summer.

Andrew "Andy" Kohen (79) shares a conversation with his daughter, Elissa Sachs-Kohen (50), about Elissa coming out, their family, their values, spirituality, social justice, acting on behalf of others, and future happiness.