What’s Going On In There?
Often we see someone’s situation from the outside and think we know exactly what’s going on. This week, we get inside and find out just how much more interesting the reality of it is.
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Filmmaker Bianca Giaever made a few videos for our show where she would help somebody say something they were having trouble saying to a friend or family member, by making a video to help them do it. They're really fun to watch.
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