Interview with Jessica and Rebekah
Date4 December 2025
Mediumborn digital audio file
DimensionsDuration: 21 Minutes, 36 Seconds
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineCommunity History Project Collection
DescriptionAudio file of interview with Jessica and Rebekah. They were interviewed by Shian Earlington on December 4, 2025 in Stamford, Connecticut.
Jessica and Rebekah were interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in their life.
Jessica, a Haitian American freshman majoring in health science, described her defining moment after the passing of her great-grandmother. The loss caused emotional separation within the family and taught Jessica the importance of independence, emotional strength, and focusing on growth instead of repeated negative cycles. She reflected on developing self-discipline in school, becoming more assertive, and looking at life from a more positive and grounded perspective. Her portion of the interview highlights resilience, emotional clarity, personal responsibility, and the importance of letting go to move forward.
Rebekah, a Haitian American freshman majoring in health science, described her redefining moment as moving homes and being separated from her dog during her junior year of high school. This experience encouraged deeper emotional reflection, self-care, and patience. She focused on thinking positively, avoiding comparison, and creating peace within herself. Her portion of the interview highlights emotional maturity, personal responsibility, healthy habits, and learning to stay grounded during transition and uncertainty.
Jessica and Rebekah were interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in their life.
Jessica, a Haitian American freshman majoring in health science, described her defining moment after the passing of her great-grandmother. The loss caused emotional separation within the family and taught Jessica the importance of independence, emotional strength, and focusing on growth instead of repeated negative cycles. She reflected on developing self-discipline in school, becoming more assertive, and looking at life from a more positive and grounded perspective. Her portion of the interview highlights resilience, emotional clarity, personal responsibility, and the importance of letting go to move forward.
Rebekah, a Haitian American freshman majoring in health science, described her redefining moment as moving homes and being separated from her dog during her junior year of high school. This experience encouraged deeper emotional reflection, self-care, and patience. She focused on thinking positively, avoiding comparison, and creating peace within herself. Her portion of the interview highlights emotional maturity, personal responsibility, healthy habits, and learning to stay grounded during transition and uncertainty.
Object number2024.79.88
NotesSubject Note: The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Community History Project (CHP) is a public-facing initiative, focused on contemporary collecting, gathering items of the recent past as well as from events happening today. This program developed community historians to identify, document, and preserve their experiences as residents of Connecticut, and to share these experiences during a series of community presentations. The project focused on the theme "Redefining Moments of Change." Conneticans share stories of people or events who have changed their lives or how they have sparked change in the lives of others.Cataloging Note: Digitization and access to this collection is supported by a Congressionally Directed grant through the U.S. Department of Education.
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