The document summarizes recollections from individuals of different generations on their experiences growing up. John recalls feeling envious of kids in another town who had more opportunities, while Lorraine mentions facing discrimination due to lack of money. Madeleine's grandmother could not join a country club due to her religion. Kristina's mom notes how previous generations were more conservative and competing against boys in school. Lindsay is grateful for the support system that helped her succeed. Ian has a sad memory of his father leaving. Shayna and Tom discuss pursuing their dreams and resisting pressure to conform.

1. "I do remember
being envious of
kids who lived in
Bismarck since they
had so many more
things to do than us
kids in Hazen.” –
John, age 65

2. "We didn't have
much food or good
clothes so no one
would really pay
attention to us. We
were swatted away
unless we showed
them money.”
- Lorraine, age 65

3. “Not when I was young.
Never. When I was in high
school, I didn’t take it
personally, but the
Maplewood country club
didn’t allow Jews.”
-Madeleine’s Grandma, age 75

4. “Previous generations
are more
conservative and the
role of women or girls
are not welcomed
then. Being an honor
student my frequent
competitor was a boy
and there was always
competition.”
-Kristina’s mom

5. " I am fortunate enough to
have an amazing familial
support system, educational
background, and financial
stability to help me get to
where I need to be...”
–Lindsay, age 17

6. "One bad memory is
when my dad left us. I
didn’t quite
understand back
then, but my mom
said that my dad
wouldn’t be coming
back. I saw my mom
cry and I didn’t know
what to do"
- Ian, young adult

7. "I want to become a
science or math tutor or
a fantasy author...I think
it would make me
happy." - Shayna, age
15

8. "It's hard to hold on
to your own values
as a teen because
the world pressures
you to be
something you're
not and never
wanted to be.” –
Tom, age 17