When Brian says, “Can we talk tonight,” it’s not what you think. Brian speaks to us about growing up being told he was responsible for the things that went wrong and how he is changing his outlook in life through open communication.

Melissa could care less about maggots. As the eldest daughter in her Hmong family, Melissa talks to us about the moment in her life when she decided to leave the rules set by her family and how this shaped who she is today.

Zoe does her damn best in life because she sure as heck refuses to be a bother. Zoe talks to us about growing up poor, breaking the cycle, and how she’s focused on building a family.

Mia wants nothing more than to be normal, but she has no idea what normal is. Mia talks to us about what life is like in a cult and how those scars stay with you long after leaving.

Content warning: talks of violence

Amy’s dad said she’s not good at math. Amy talks to us about her journey of developing the confidence to deviate from her dad’s chosen path in order to make delicious cookies.

Growing up, Helene’s parents swept all their feelings under a rug. Helene talks to us about entering the phase of her life where she has to care for elderly parents and how she has learned to let go of the version of herself that wants her parents to change.