Jud Esty-Kendall
Stories
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A counselor at Mississippi's only abortion clinic shares her story
In this week's StoryCorps, a worker at Mississippi's last remaining clinic that performs abortions, talks about her experiences.
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They didn't plan to be a family of 17. Then, the opioid crisis hit their community
Suzanne and Jesus Valle adopted six kids from Ohio families struggling with addiction, after raising nine of their own. At StoryCorps, the couple reflected on their unexpected shift in priorities.
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Her Son Wasn't Expected To Survive. Now He's Showing Her How To Live
Isaiah Acosta was born with life-threatening health issues. Now 21, he's done far more than beat the odds. At StoryCorps, his mother Tarah told him, "You want to do it all, whether it's scary or not."
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A Gay Veteran Remembers Serving In Silence
It's been 10 years since President Obama moved to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Joseph Patton was discharged from the the Navy for befriending gay men, before openly gay Americans could serve.
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'This Is My Way Of Serving.' How An Airline Worker Honors Fallen Military Members
At StoryCorps, Brian McConnell said he's found his "calling" as a Delta Honor Guard Coordinator. The volunteer group honors the remains of military members killed in active duty.
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From Trayvon Martin To George Floyd, A Dad And Son Keep Protesting For Equality
Albert and Aidan Sykes, a father and son who are black, have protested against racial injustice for years. What makes this moment especially tough, says Aidan, 14,"is knowing that could have been me."
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In Self-Isolation, A Doctor Deepens His Connection To His Family
To protect his wife and four children, Dr. Roberto Vargas, who processes COVID-19 tests in Rochester, N.Y., is staying in their basement. "What carries me through is this family," he tells them.
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Childhood Friends On The Health Crisis Front Lines Connect Virtually
Sam Dow and Josh Belser are working in different cities amid the coronavirus pandemic. "I'm not at all surprised that we both ended up working in health care," Belser said in a StoryCorps interview.
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93-Year-Old Retired Nurse: 'It Takes A Special Person' To Go Into The Profession
Ruth Owens worked for four decades as a nurse in Tennessee, inspiring family to go into the profession. "I love people, and I love to help them — physically, mentally, spiritually," Owens said.
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In An Internment Camp, 'Maggie' The Magpie Lifted Spirits
Shig Yabu rescued a bird when he was a young boy detained at a Japanese relocation camp in Wyoming. "She was so compassionate with the internees," he said. "I don't think she realized she was a bird."