Nurse Nearly Quit Until One Ask for Help Changed Everything
#PublicHealth #StoryCorpsIn a StoryCorps segment on NPR's Morning Edition, a Minnesota public health nurse tells her college mentor about nearly abandoning her career, and the pivotal moment she learned to ask for help. read more
Afghan Couple Recalls 25 Years Since US Invasion
#Afghanistan #StoryCorps25 years after the U.S. invaded Afghanistan, an Afghan couple shares their story with StoryCorps, reflecting on the invasion, the years of war, and the eventual American withdrawal that followed. read more
Mother and friend honor daughter lost to gun violence
#StoryCorps #GunViolenceA mother and her daughter's best friend honor the girl killed in a mass shooting one year ago, sharing memories through StoryCorps. Their conversation preserves her legacy amid ongoing grief. Audio airs later today. read more
World-Record Ice Cream Driver Reflects on 70-Year Career
#IceCreamTruck #StoryCorpsA 70-year ice cream truck driver, holding the world record, reflects on his legendary career in a StoryCorps conversation aired on NPR's Morning Edition, sharing memories of a lifetime spent distributing frozen treats. read more
Woman with cancer shares journey toward accepting death
#CancerAwareness #StoryCorpsIn a StoryCorps interview, Karán Founds-Benton discusses her cancer diagnosis with a friend, reflecting on her life and confronting mortality with resilience, declaring, "I can do this," as she faces death. read more
Son recalls love growing up with gay fathers during AIDS crisis
#AIDSCrisis #StoryCorpsA man recalls being raised by gay parents during the AIDS crisis, remembering their love despite loss. Their deaths shaped his childhood, but he cherishes the warmth and care they provided. read more
Autism journey: Son and mother share StoryCorps talk
#AutismAwareness #StoryCorpsJhovana Figueroa, diagnosed with autism as a toddler, reflects with his mother on his childhood and their hopes for the future in a StoryCorps conversation for NPR’s Morning Edition. read more