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Patrick Groulx (69) talks to StoryCorps Facilitator Helen Rubinstein (28) about his theory of “The Human Thermostat,” about overcoming his dyslexia, being an athlete at the Humana National Senior Games, 2011.

Austin Laufersweiler, 18, talks with school counselor, Maru Gonzalez, 26, about Austin’s advocacy work for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and queer youth in his high school. Austin was named the student advocate of the year for his work to...

Michelle Brenard, 62, tells facilitator Sarah Geis, 28, about the lesbian group she founded for women over 40 and her family.

Larry Wolfson, 55, is interviewed by his partner of 22 years, Dave Fong, 42, about his experience coming out as gay in San Francisco during the late 70’s.

Friends Quay Williams (23) and Sharonda Edwards (22) share a conversation about growing up and being Black and queer in the Mississippi Delta.

Lauren and Debbie talk about their civil union and marriage ceremonies.

Deborah Spilko interviews her colleague and friend, Michae Mahler about being a gay activist in Erie, PA.

K A (30) and Farrah Aburaad (29) discuss parenting, Islam, and how they want to present Islam to their children.

Lisa Bunker (58) shares a conversation with her wife, Dawn Huebner (60), about gender identity, sexuality, and how their partnership came to be.

Amy Alcenius-Hoisington (29) and wife, Sarah Alcenius-Hoisington (28), describe meeting at summer camp, developing a romantic relationship, and getting married 10 years later.

Friends Ash [No Name Given] (23) and David [No Name Given] (33) discuss David being a survivor of the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Carma Clark (51) speaks with her wife, Heather Weiner (52), about enlisting in the Army to further her dreams of becoming a police officer. She tells a story about falling in love with a Sergeant, being outed, and being forced...

One Small Step partners Nicholas Palisch (43) and Stephen Burdett (62) talk about their political views, major life moments, and their careers.

Jon Fried (60) and close friend David Luedeka (55) talk about their friendship and Jon's connection to Innisfree Village.

Emma Leither (25) and Antonia "Toni" Walsh (24) have a One Small Step Conversation in Jackson, Wyoming. They find common ground amongst their political differences.

Ex-spouses John Chapin (54) and Bambi Chapin (54) share a conversation about their divorce, co-parenting, and their ongoing friendship.

Aidan Bennett (17) talks with Peter Sell (18) about being a senior in high school during this pandemic as well as the rest of his life.

Collin (40) and Cleo (50) talk with one another about their lives, activism, and being gay in the South.

A brief interview of my husband about his life.

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.

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.

A discussion about growing up queer in the south and choosing a family from the friends you're surrounded with.

Life Partners Walter Davis (64) and Bill Fields (55) talk about the one room school houses, the Peace Corps, their Unitarian Universalist Church, and other places where they’ve found a sense of community and what the word means to them.