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Sydney (15) and her Nana, Diane Kirkland (83), talk about Diane's memories growing up and her life in college and into early adulthood. This interview was conducted on January 4th, 2023 over Face Time, with Sydney in Michigan and Diane...

Veronica shares her story, from running away from an abusive mother and relying on a cruel man to finding help and working toward a nursing degree.

Justin and I talk about life before and after meeting me right after he wakes up from nap

2nd in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D., recorded on 4/19/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

Loyola University Chicago MSW student Kate Dawson talks with her best friend of many years, Chloe Kilano, about growing up with two immigrant parents from Iran. The two reflect on Chloe's experience of being a first-generation college student while challenging...

In this interview between Tylah Wells (17) and her mentor Darius Parker (27) taken on June 1, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Darius speaks of memorable childhood events and gives uplifting messages for those who are struggling. Darius speaks of life...

Elie interviews her mom about her childhood, her honest opinions of her family, and her hopes for the future.

1st in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D., recorded on 4/18/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

I talked with my dad about his early years while still at home. We talked about his brother and sister, and about some of the early jobs he had.

4th in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D., recorded on 12/9/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

Conversation on my mom's childhood to when she got married.

Mid-century, post World War II attendees of Ravinia School recount their memories.

3rd in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D., recorded on 12/9/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

5th in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D. recorded on 12/9/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

6th in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D., recorded on 12/9/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

In 1985, every parent's nightmare occurred in a little house in Willow Springs, Illinois. Nineteen year old James Gallagher dropped out of his local community college to start a tent company. Now, James is fifty two and just sold his...