An Oral History of Myself #15: Neil Elliott
This is probably one of those interviews where I should keep my mouth shut but you're my son.
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An Oral History of Myself #13: Mato
I went to a Catholic school. I was a shy kid and got beat up by girls. I would express myself through drawings; that's how I made friends. So when I transferred to the public school in fifth grade I had this chip on my shoulder.
An Oral History of Myself #11: Ashley
I put myself in the group home. I was in the therapist office with my mom and I said, "I give up. I'm not going to try anymore," meaning getting along with my mom, and he suggested the group home.
An Oral History of Myself #10: Jenni
I treat people the way I'm treated, with the same respect. I'm not worried about your feelings.
An Oral History of Myself #9: Joe
In 2005 I began interviewing people I grew up with and transcribing the interviews, creating a kind of memoir but in other people’s words. This is the ninth interview; you…
An Oral History of Myself #8: Mr. Miller
In 2005 I began interviewing people I grew up with and transcribing the interviews, creating a kind of memoir but in other people’s words. What’s most interesting turns out not…
An Oral History of Myself #7: Fat Mike
In 2005 I began interviewing people I grew up with and transcribing the interviews, creating a kind of memoir but in other people’s words.
An Oral History of Myself #6: Pat
I left home at thirteen and spent a year on the streets, more or less, and four years in group homes. Because of that my social network was significantly wider…
An Oral History of Myself #5: Kevin
In 2005 I began interviewing people I grew up with. Because I left home at thirteen and spent four years in group homes, my social network was significantly wider than…
An Oral History of Myself #4: Aaron
In 2005 I began interviewing people I grew up with. Because I left home at thirteen and spent four years in group homes, my social network was significantly wider than…