Since 2005, StoryCorps has collected the memories of people from all fifty states and every imaginable walk of life, identity group, age, and state of mind.
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Abby Leibman
CultureIn 1995, Philip Donney's mother was murdered by his own father. After his mother's death, Philip and his sister were raised by their aunt, Abby Leibman.
Leo Gui
CultureHow do you tell a new lover or partner that you're HIV positive? It's a challenge that faced Leo Gui.
Ted Meyer
CultureArtist Ted Meyer, who suffers from Gaucher disease, discusses his art documenting people's scars, exploring the meaning, and even beauty, within the disfigurement.
Andrea Stern
CultureAndrea Stern tells her friend Stephanie Howard about how surviving brain surgery gave Andrea a much greater appreciation for the moments and memories of daily life.
Todd Michael Foreman and Kristen Hess
CultureTodd Michael Foreman took Kristen Hess to the Santa Monica Pier to ask for her hand in marriage. The proposal was nerve-wracking, but things seem to be working out...
Lou Miller
CultureA man who thinks telling a good story is the stuff of life, talks to his granddaughter about his childhood adventures on the streets of Depression-era Philadelphia...
Jacob and Diane Anderson-Minshall
CultureJacob and Diane Anderson-Minshall tell the story of how they met 20 years ago and how Jacob's decision to transition affected their relationship.
Susan Russell
CultureWEB EXCLUSIVE: Susan Russell is a pastor at All-Saints in Pasadena and a lesbian. She shares her story of activism and religion in Southern California.
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