More Southern Souls
I am learning how to speak up for kids who have hard lives that they don’t deserve
“I grew up in Mobile. My grandma lived behind us, and I watched Oprah with her in the afternoons. My favorite episodes...
If my customers walk out happy, then I have a good day
“My dad was in the Air Force, and my parents later divorced. We bounced around a lot but always came back to Mobile....
Lives can turn around, even in a laundromat
“I grew up in Warrior, Alabama. My dad was killed when I was eight years old and my mom lost herself. I lived with my...
I have been living with the homeless for almost 90 days and have about two weeks left
“I have been living with the homeless for almost 90 days and have about two weeks left. I started this on October 1...
I wish everyone could find what makes them feel this good
“I am from a family of entrepreneurs in Mobile. My uncles owned a music shop, and my family owned a convenience store...
God tells me to never give up
"I moved to Fairhope my senior year of high school. I got a job after graduation because college was too much. I work...
I was valedictorian at LeFlore High School, and now I am a social worker helping students there
“I was raised in Mobile where I was valedictorian at LeFlore High School in 2010, and now I am a social worker helping...
The question for all of us is what am I doing for the least?
“After growing up in Brooklyn, I would never have thought Mobile would become my home. I was characterized as a gifted...
This little store is the heartbeat and epicenter of Dauphin Island
“I was an executive at a government communications company for almost 30 years. We worked with prison telephone...
I get up in the morning and ache all over. I think, “Old woman, you’ve got a very small bit of time
“I am overweight because I have to eat so many words I have spoken. I said I would never live close to my children in...
I feed anyone who is hungry
“My daughter-in-law started calling me Daisy. My grandkids call me Grand Daisy. I am from Corinth, MS and grew up in...
This whole thing started because I realized I needed fellowship and community to stay sober
“I have been self-sufficient since I was 13. My dad left, so I took care of my mom and my sister. I made money cutting...