

Reflections
How can I describe the past few months of this project? I have shed tears with the people I have met; I have labored over the words to...


Beth: Unable to Love and Unlovable
Beth grew up like most little girls do, dreaming of a fairy tale life. When she was five years old, Beth’s parents were divorced. Her...


Leanne: To Be Heard
I met with Leanne on a brisk Thursday morning. We sat on the couch while she stirred granola into her bowl of yogurt, and Leanne began to...


How to Read These Stories
Maybe you find it a little overwhelming, being faced with the raw reality of these stories. To be honest, I find it a little overwhelming...


Jenna: Still My Mom
You wouldn’t know it when you meet Jenna. Her confident, easygoing posture and unassuming nature would never lead you to suspect that her...


Ellie: The Humanity of My Parents
Ellie is a chipper, fun-loving sophomore in college with a beautiful smile and contagious laugh. Her closest friends know her silliest...


CA: A Double Life
What if you had a secret that isolated you from nearly everyone you knew? What if your secret was so weighty that you couldn't tell your...