What childhood sounds like growing up in a family from Southeastern Europe.

This is a sound memory recorded, produced, and told my Maisie Rugen.

My memory describes how the sound of high heels were responsible for one of best days of my childhood.

Produced by Jade Brooks

My father never truly left my side, even in death.

Produced by Jade Gomez

The story of my ten years of swimming. It started by being dunked from a wheelchair and ended getting out of a pool mid-race. In between are moments of silence, noise, body, and water.

Produced by Meredith Bastian

This grandmother isn't your regular, knitting, chocolate bon bon baking, white haired grandmother. Her laugh-filled perspective is eternally youthful and wisdom exuding at the same time. She has passed down her wonderful light to the next generations, and it has gotten us through tough times. Enjoy Meme. :)

Produced by Tyler Simmons

This is a story about my sister Jessica's passing and all of the moments after where I dealt with it. It's also a story about coming to a state of completeness and understanding through the wreckage.

Produced by Lauren Diaz

There's always that one thing that brings families together and for mine, it's watching movies as we huddle around some perfectly popped popcorn. My grandfather, who I coincidentally call Pop-Pop, would always cook up a fresh batch for my family and I to snack on as we share laughs and memories together.

Produced by Jordan Donalds

My dog Ollie has not been with me for long but he is a new member of the family. His cheerful personality is seen by many and his presence reminds me to slow down. The concrete jungle is a big place but Ollie makes me feel right at home.

Produced by Andrew Shoreibah

My Uncle Paul was an extraordinary man. Only met him twice, but through the stories at his funeral from family members I developed a connection with a man who lead an amazing life.