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Losing her mom at 22, Kris Wade had to adjust to a different life at an early age. Being motherless had long-lasting effects and created a more resilient person in the end. It dramatically shaped the way Kris chose to...

I conducted an interview with my son to fulfill requirements for a college course. I chose him to touch on a subject that is often ignored, which is the grief a child feels when a parent passes.

Valerie Smith (49) shares a conversation with her son, Dio Hadley (15), about his gender identity, pronouns, support system, interest in baking, and experiences with grief and divorce. They also talk about hispanic culture, religion, and their relationship.

Carmella speaks of her Italian background, loss of her husband and explains the special connection she has to St. Jude.

The thing that bothers me most about losing my entire imidiate family.

Norma Denson and her granddaughter Emily Rich talk about Norma’s life.

Israel interviews Paula about her background, childhood, and school life.

This is a story from my grandmother who speaks about the suicide and life of her second child and eldest son Jesse Junior Gardner lll

Summer Cody (23) talks with new friend Madison Dill (18) about Madison’s experience with the mental health care system, autism, growing up as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and her advocacy for youth.

My mother describes her experience during 9/11 and what it was like working in a hospital after the attack.

Barbara talks about the losses and life experiences brought her to her career. She also talks about the types of grief.

Glenda Tate [no age given] shares a conversation with her mentee, Jamila Raybourn (31), about Jamila’s childhood, her family, her dreams and purpose, what brings her joy, and how she arrived where she is now.

Mary Caravalho's mother died young of cancer and Mary honored her mother by taking on her mother's role of staying in touch with her cousin Judy throughout Judy's life. Now Mary honors her cousin Judy by uncovering and telling the...

Spouses Derrick "Chip" Brown (51) and Rob Alexander (49) discuss purpose, intention, and the acceptance that came with their commitment to one another.

My grandfather, Jim, met my grandmother, Jolene, in his freshman year of high school and his first impression of her was of a talkative, energetic person. They became friends and then started dating after college. Jolene completed him: he was...

Mary talks about what brought her to chaplain work and the surprising gifts of remote visits and connection

Dallas Carson: 2020-06-19 20:34:02 Talks about his grandfather.

Danielle shares with Marie her story of always wanting to be a mother and trying for 5 years to get pregnant as a single mom. When she finally got pregnant at 41 she miscarried the baby and the trauma and...

On November 27th 2022 Anna Verwij (20) sat down to interview her aunt’s mother Noreen Czarnecki (82) about her relationship with her late husband Frank Czarnecki, her life growing up in the city, and her experiences as a mother. Noreen...

Laura Barret (35) and Janet Velenovsky (62) sit down for a conversation about the political divide within the United States and their childhoods.

Janine di Giovanni said, "Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life." Dr. Mary Saurmans took time out of her busy schedule in Thailand to speak with me just a bit about her essential story...

One Small Step partners Alexandra Razell (35) and Micah Smith (51) connect over music, art, and dealing with grief from recent losses in their lives.

Shamika Wilson (47) speaks with her friend Jill Henderson (57) about losing her son Draylen. Shamika shares memories of Draylen and reflects on the grieving process and the importance of having a support system.

Mary “Angelique” Guillory (53) speaks with conversation partner Franchesca Peña [no age given] about beginning a new phase of their life after their mother’s passing and finding purpose and presence in life beyond caregiving.

In this interview, conducted on April 2022 in Los Angeles, California, Zoe Alexander (15) interviews her mother, Eboni Alexander (46) about her childhood, relationships, and her hopes and dreams for hers and her children’s future. She shares her story about...