Search Interviews

Deb tells her story of trials with love family and friends.

I interviewed my mom, and asked her some questions about growing up with French parents. We also discussed places that she lived and a few other topics.

Getting to know Annie and her life experiences.

This is the story of my sister‘s life. How does traveling affect your family relationship and which place do you call home when you life everywhere.

In this interview I talked about the truth of my life. The situations that made me and the ups and downs in my life.

In my earliest childhood while living at the orphanage, I learned three key values that I carried all my life. Accept people for who they are, share what you have, and do not stereotype.

A story about two of my childhood pets that were a big part of me.

I talk to my mom about why she decided to adopt me and if she is proud of me and what her hopes are for me. This interview really helped me to see how much she cares for me and...

I, Riley Meyer, Talk with my parents, Rick and Cindy Meyer, about my own adoption process.

My aunt, Ellen Carson, describes her life and the lessons she learned while growing.

Interview with 15 years old Penelope Platt, adopted from China to the US.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Oregon, Noa Stoll (16) interviews her grandma Kathleen Stoll (79) about her childhood, life as a mother, and other in depth details about her life. Kathleen shares stories about her husband, children,...

In this interview, I ask my mom questions about how she felt and what it was like adopting me, as well as questions about her own experience being adopted, and how our experiences differ.

One Small Step partners Dean Owens (53) and Kasey Parsons (45) discuss their spiritual and religious beliefs and how they each dealt with the loss of their mothers.

The wonderful life of Nora Bryant

I was able to interview Rebekah Hixon on family, adoption, and how that has impacted her life.

Sarah tells the story of adopting her beloved cat, Matilda

In this interview conducted on April 24, 2021, Skylar Luc (19) interviews Stephanie Luc (46) about her childhood and how that correlates to how she has raised her children. My mother shares stories about how being adopted impacted impacted her...

Friends and neighbors Dale Nixon (72) and Robert Erb (74) share a conversation about how they met, the historic homes they live in, and the relationship they share.

In this interview on November 25, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi, Gracie Barrett interviews Linda Brady, her grandmother, about growing up in the South. Her grandmother talks about what she is most grateful for in life and how she hopes she...

[Recorded: Thursday, August 25th, 2022] Lisa and Vickie have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Lisa works as a Special Projects Coordinator at the UVA Fralin Art Museum, and Vickie is a retired teacher. Lisa discusses her reflections...

Interview with mom!

[Recorded: Tuesday, December 7th, 2021] Peggy Mucklo (73) and Tara Goodrich (41) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Peggy is a freelance editor who has lived in the woods with her dogs for several years. Tara is...

Sharing our experience on our family fun field trip to Annenberg Photography Musem today with some backstory of our biological reunion after having been separated for over 30 years.

One Small Step partners Brianna Griffin (27) and Nathan Esau (62) talk about growing up in Kansas, politics, and their respective careers.