Lens Fuzz

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In the final episode with my Aunt Maureen, she discusses life changing choices, how proud she is of her kids, and what has brought her joy most in life. 

In this second episode with my aunt, she shares truly touching moments about her relationship with my Uncle Jon who passed away in 2008 and the two of them starting a family against all odds. 

In this second episode with my Aunt Maureen, she discusses starting a family with my uncle, the grief of losing a child, and the start of a new family.

In this second episode my Aunt Maureen talks about her and my Uncle Jon's relationship, their losses and the love for their kids.

On December 20th, 2021, my Aunt Maureen sat down with me, so I could interview her about her life. What I would end up with is almost three hours of stories of loss and grief, but also of faith, love and family. Here is the first episode in this series.

Who is the most important person in your life? In an interview with my grandpa, I expected to learn more about him, but instead, all he wanted to discuss was the most important person in his life, my grandma. 

Who is the most important person in your life? Well, when I sat down with my grandpa to ask him about his life, it was clear that he only cared about talking about the person most important to him, my grandma. 

Whose the most important person in your life? When I set out to interview my grandpa about his life, it was clear that he only wanted to discuss one person, my grandma.  

Sabrina Gillman-Basave joins Lens Fuzz to discuss the global impacts of femicide. Sabrina has worked for many years in international development and social justice which includes overseeing initiatives to end gender-based violence in Latin American and the Caribbean regions. In this episode, she shares her expertise and experiences with listeners, and challenges us to think differently about where and why gender based violence occurs.