Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/por-amor-a-nuestras-tias-y-tios individual stories reflecting on the powerful role of aunties and uncles within families. These stories were collected as part of the Waterer's Program and gathered from artists and families during a workshop held at Studio110 in Crookston. © 2025 ac3b1e2e-8b20-5575-83ff-33b80e85bd53 yes en Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:08:51 -0600 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:09:10 -0600 http://in-progress.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/2KTmMOzoEPHN5vtqyIjPZGi4ayLZZ2RrqjrXehI2aTA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80OTYx/YmQ5MmU0N2IwNmE3/Mjk4YmYxNzVhZmY5/M2VmNS5wbmc.jpg http://in-progress.org episodic In Progress individual stories reflecting on the powerful role of aunties and uncles within families. These stories were collected as part of the Waterer's Program and gathered from artists and families during a workshop held at Studio110 in Crookston. individual stories reflecting on the powerful role of aunties and uncles within families. familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress In Progress info@in-progress.org No No 12 12 Open Arms for our Nieces and Nephews full 015ca6a6-53bd-4056-86d3-a19f0eed828d https://share.transistor.fm/s/58320a29 Rena Zapata explores the meaning of being an auntie as a role defined by open arms, shared responsibility, and deep emotional care. Through reflections on growing into the role at a young age and learning when to step in, guide, or simply be present, the speaker highlights both the joy and fear that come with loving children who are not your own. Anchored by memories of her Aunt Letty, the story honors aunties as steady guides who do what needs to be done—offering comfort, honesty, and unconditional love across generations.

]]> Rena Zapata explores the meaning of being an auntie as a role defined by open arms, shared responsibility, and deep emotional care. Through reflections on growing into the role at a young age and learning when to step in, guide, or simply be present, the speaker highlights both the joy and fear that come with loving children who are not your own. Anchored by memories of her Aunt Letty, the story honors aunties as steady guides who do what needs to be done—offering comfort, honesty, and unconditional love across generations.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:00:04 -0600 Rena Zapata Rena Zapata 581 Rena Zapata explores the meaning of being an auntie as a role defined by open arms, shared responsibility, and deep emotional care. Through reflections on growing into the role at a young age and learning when to step in, guide, or simply be present, the speaker highlights both the joy and fear that come with loving children who are not your own. Anchored by memories of her Aunt Letty, the story honors aunties as steady guides who do what needs to be done—offering comfort, honesty, and unconditional love across generations.

]]> familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 11 11 Be Who You Are full 6cd1a324-1b0f-4bf7-bee9-ec5608307de6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97a7cbb4 This episode reflects on being an auntie as the privilege of helping raise children with love, guidance, and the care of a second mother. Through memories of growing up surrounded by many aunties—especially one who modeled joy, authenticity, and acceptance—the speaker shares how these relationships shape values and identity. At its core, the story affirms the lesson passed down through generations: be yourself, lead with kindness, and don’t worry about what others think.

]]> This episode reflects on being an auntie as the privilege of helping raise children with love, guidance, and the care of a second mother. Through memories of growing up surrounded by many aunties—especially one who modeled joy, authenticity, and acceptance—the speaker shares how these relationships shape values and identity. At its core, the story affirms the lesson passed down through generations: be yourself, lead with kindness, and don’t worry about what others think.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:55:03 -0600 Regina Zapata Regina Zapata 211 This episode reflects on being an auntie as the privilege of helping raise children with love, guidance, and the care of a second mother. Through memories of growing up surrounded by many aunties—especially one who modeled joy, authenticity, and acceptance—the speaker shares how these relationships shape values and identity. At its core, the story affirms the lesson passed down through generations: be yourself, lead with kindness, and don’t worry about what others think.

]]> familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 10 10 I'm The Cool Auntie full 9dea3822-f546-44e0-a015-3f913751e0b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/175555d4 This episode features Morgen Arguelles reflecting on what it means to be an auntie during the early years of her nephew’s life. She describes the joy of being a playful, supportive presence—setting loving boundaries while encouraging fun and exploration. The story also honors a wider network of aunties who show up in different ways, illustrating how shared care and humor shape a strong family support system.

]]> This episode features Morgen Arguelles reflecting on what it means to be an auntie during the early years of her nephew’s life. She describes the joy of being a playful, supportive presence—setting loving boundaries while encouraging fun and exploration. The story also honors a wider network of aunties who show up in different ways, illustrating how shared care and humor shape a strong family support system.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:50:47 -0600 Morgen Arguelles Morgen Arguelles 161 This episode features Morgen Arguelles reflecting on what it means to be an auntie during the early years of her nephew’s life. She describes the joy of being a playful, supportive presence—setting loving boundaries while encouraging fun and exploration. The story also honors a wider network of aunties who show up in different ways, illustrating how shared care and humor shape a strong family support system.

]]> familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 9 9 I Worry For His Future full c978008a-3afe-4885-8749-e343803243ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8d0640b This episode captures Monique Arguelles's joyful memories of aunties who bring laughter, playfulness, and guidance into everyday life. Through birthday cake fights, shared advice, and moments of trust—like learning to drive—the story highlights aunties as people who show patience, humor, and understanding. It also reflects how love flows both ways, as care and support are returned through helping and showing up for one another. 

]]> This episode captures Monique Arguelles's joyful memories of aunties who bring laughter, playfulness, and guidance into everyday life. Through birthday cake fights, shared advice, and moments of trust—like learning to drive—the story highlights aunties as people who show patience, humor, and understanding. It also reflects how love flows both ways, as care and support are returned through helping and showing up for one another. 

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:46:33 -0600 Monique Arguelles Monique Arguelles 99 This episode captures Monique Arguelles's joyful memories of aunties who bring laughter, playfulness, and guidance into everyday life. Through birthday cake fights, shared advice, and moments of trust—like learning to drive—the story highlights aunties as people who show patience, humor, and understanding. It also reflects how love flows both ways, as care and support are returned through helping and showing up for one another. 

]]> familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 8 8 I Am A Tîa full 287973f2-fee5-4ca2-93b7-57f3076ce891 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f91ca528 This episode follows Miracle Espericueta , a young auntie, who steps into a caregiving role early in life, balancing school, work, and family while helping raise her niece and nephews. She reflects on the joy of witnessing their first milestones alongside the fear and heartbreak of protecting them from bullying and discrimination. Through sacrifice, guidance, and unwavering presence, she embodies the role of a second mother—teaching kindness, resilience, and the importance of doing the right thing.

]]> This episode follows Miracle Espericueta , a young auntie, who steps into a caregiving role early in life, balancing school, work, and family while helping raise her niece and nephews. She reflects on the joy of witnessing their first milestones alongside the fear and heartbreak of protecting them from bullying and discrimination. Through sacrifice, guidance, and unwavering presence, she embodies the role of a second mother—teaching kindness, resilience, and the importance of doing the right thing.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:43:10 -0600 Miracle Espericueta Miracle Espericueta 256 This episode follows Miracle Espericueta , a young auntie, who steps into a caregiving role early in life, balancing school, work, and family while helping raise her niece and nephews. She reflects on the joy of witnessing their first milestones alongside the fear and heartbreak of protecting them from bullying and discrimination. Through sacrifice, guidance, and unwavering presence, she embodies the role of a second mother—teaching kindness, resilience, and the importance of doing the right thing.

]]> familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 7 7 Aunt Letty full f4368fce-f7c9-4a60-96b7-083aeb63ef51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdc0c57a Masyn Arguelles shares her reflections on becoming a tia at fourteen, capturing the joy, playfulness, and deep love she shares with her nephew. Alongside this bond, she honors the influence of her Aunt Letty, whose humor, confidence, and shared identity helped her feel understood and accepted. Together, these stories show how aunties pass down love, legacy, and a sense of belonging across generations.

]]> Masyn Arguelles shares her reflections on becoming a tia at fourteen, capturing the joy, playfulness, and deep love she shares with her nephew. Alongside this bond, she honors the influence of her Aunt Letty, whose humor, confidence, and shared identity helped her feel understood and accepted. Together, these stories show how aunties pass down love, legacy, and a sense of belonging across generations.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:35:33 -0600 Masyn Arguelles Masyn Arguelles 148 Masyn Arguelles shares her reflections on becoming a tia at fourteen, capturing the joy, playfulness, and deep love she shares with her nephew. Alongside this bond, she honors the influence of her Aunt Letty, whose humor, confidence, and shared identity helped her feel understood and accepted. Together, these stories show how aunties pass down love, legacy, and a sense of belonging across generations.

]]> familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 6 6 Everybody Needs The Extra Support full 360059f5-9d6d-4cd5-a079-1fb96612606a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc6cf9ec This episode reflects on how the meaning of “auntie” evolves across cultures, generations, and chosen family, expanding beyond biology to those who step in with care when it is needed most. Through memories of great aunties, loss, resilience, and everyday acts of support, the speaker honors aunties as observers, helpers, and steady presences during life’s hardest moments. The story affirms aunties as quiet anchors who help hold families—and communities—together.

]]> This episode reflects on how the meaning of “auntie” evolves across cultures, generations, and chosen family, expanding beyond biology to those who step in with care when it is needed most. Through memories of great aunties, loss, resilience, and everyday acts of support, the speaker honors aunties as observers, helpers, and steady presences during life’s hardest moments. The story affirms aunties as quiet anchors who help hold families—and communities—together.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:30:53 -0600 Keri Pinna Keri Pinna 415 This episode reflects on how the meaning of “auntie” evolves across cultures, generations, and chosen family, expanding beyond biology to those who step in with care when it is needed most. Through memories of great aunties, loss, resilience, and everyday acts of support, the speaker honors aunties as observers, helpers, and steady presences during life’s hardest moments. The story affirms aunties as quiet anchors who help hold families—and communities—together.

]]> familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 5 5 We Are The Village full aa2f27a1-5277-4011-9dc5-dcad04cff30c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6127230a Dave Nelson reflects on how aunts and uncles form the backbone of the village that helps raise children across generations. Through personal stories, the speaker shares how guidance, accountability, and hard-earned life lessons are passed down, shaping younger family members in ways parents cannot always do alone. The story comes full circle to show how collective care, support, and love create resilient families and lasting bonds.

]]> Dave Nelson reflects on how aunts and uncles form the backbone of the village that helps raise children across generations. Through personal stories, the speaker shares how guidance, accountability, and hard-earned life lessons are passed down, shaping younger family members in ways parents cannot always do alone. The story comes full circle to show how collective care, support, and love create resilient families and lasting bonds.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:25:41 -0600 Dave Nelson Dave Nelson 283 Dave Nelson reflects on how aunts and uncles form the backbone of the village that helps raise children across generations. Through personal stories, the speaker shares how guidance, accountability, and hard-earned life lessons are passed down, shaping younger family members in ways parents cannot always do alone. The story comes full circle to show how collective care, support, and love create resilient families and lasting bonds.

]]> familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 4 4 I Would Do Anything for Them full fab5feeb-0e85-44ed-8030-deddb32e9a79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f29373f This episode follows Chris Espericueta's journey from becoming an uncle at age twelve to embracing the role as a lifelong commitment rooted in love, responsibility, and guidance. Through reflections from both the uncle and his niece, the story shows how uncles step in as steady, caring figures—offering support during hard moments and everyday kindness through simple routines. Together, their voices highlight how these bonds shape children’s sense of safety, trust, and belonging.

]]> This episode follows Chris Espericueta's journey from becoming an uncle at age twelve to embracing the role as a lifelong commitment rooted in love, responsibility, and guidance. Through reflections from both the uncle and his niece, the story shows how uncles step in as steady, caring figures—offering support during hard moments and everyday kindness through simple routines. Together, their voices highlight how these bonds shape children’s sense of safety, trust, and belonging.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:17:57 -0600 Chris Espericueta Chris Espericueta 141 This episode follows Chris Espericueta's journey from becoming an uncle at age twelve to embracing the role as a lifelong commitment rooted in love, responsibility, and guidance. Through reflections from both the uncle and his niece, the story shows how uncles step in as steady, caring figures—offering support during hard moments and everyday kindness through simple routines. Together, their voices highlight how these bonds shape children’s sense of safety, trust, and belonging.

]]> familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 3 3 They Care About Me full 6da83f9b-ea4b-4a30-ba72-f216f6f1ba5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5f46a2d In this short reflection, Calixtra Bouchard shares what aunties mean to her through moments of joy, care, and celebration. She describes aunties as kind, respectful people who show up, make her laugh, and help her feel better when she is sad. Through simple memories like birthday traditions, the video highlights how aunties create happiness, safety, and love in a child’s life.

]]> In this short reflection, Calixtra Bouchard shares what aunties mean to her through moments of joy, care, and celebration. She describes aunties as kind, respectful people who show up, make her laugh, and help her feel better when she is sad. Through simple memories like birthday traditions, the video highlights how aunties create happiness, safety, and love in a child’s life.

]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:03:59 -0600 Calixtra Bouchard Calixtra Bouchard 47 In this short reflection, Calixtra Bouchard shares what aunties mean to her through moments of joy, care, and celebration. She describes aunties as kind, respectful people who show up, make her laugh, and help her feel better when she is sad. Through simple memories like birthday traditions, the video highlights how aunties create happiness, safety, and love in a child’s life.

]]> familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 2 2 It's About Listening To Them full d3c2a070-5700-4f3e-abd9-3d25e0f65131 https://share.transistor.fm/s/604cbdc2 Bienvenida Matias reflects on being an auntie—or titi—as a role defined by care, honesty, and deep involvement across generations and distance. Through memories of migration, chosen family, and moments of stepping in during times of need, the speaker describes aunties as co-mothers and trusted confidants who offer guidance, boundaries, and safe haven. The story affirms that being an auntie is intuitive, enduring, and rooted in showing up when it matters most.

]]> Bienvenida Matias reflects on being an auntie—or titi—as a role defined by care, honesty, and deep involvement across generations and distance. Through memories of migration, chosen family, and moments of stepping in during times of need, the speaker describes aunties as co-mothers and trusted confidants who offer guidance, boundaries, and safe haven. The story affirms that being an auntie is intuitive, enduring, and rooted in showing up when it matters most.

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:55:43 -0600 Bienvenida Matias Bienvenida Matias 381 Bienvenida Matias reflects on being an auntie—or titi—as a role defined by care, honesty, and deep involvement across generations and distance. Through memories of migration, chosen family, and moments of stepping in during times of need, the speaker describes aunties as co-mothers and trusted confidants who offer guidance, boundaries, and safe haven. The story affirms that being an auntie is intuitive, enduring, and rooted in showing up when it matters most.

]]> Titi, puerto rico, familia, familia, latinx, crookston, tias, tios, relationships, family, in progress No 1 1 Por Amor a Nuestras Tîas y Tîos full 9609009f-eeec-4f0f-a82d-62b70dd339df https://share.transistor.fm/s/790ab0aa This episode explores what it means to be an auntie or uncle as a role rooted in love, responsibility, and presence across generations. Through personal reflections, family members describe aunties and uncles as second parents, protectors, mentors, and safe havens—people who step in, listen deeply, and help guide young people through both joyful and difficult stages of life. Together, their stories affirm that raising children truly takes a village, and aunties and uncles are essential to that collective care.

]]> This episode explores what it means to be an auntie or uncle as a role rooted in love, responsibility, and presence across generations. Through personal reflections, family members describe aunties and uncles as second parents, protectors, mentors, and safe havens—people who step in, listen deeply, and help guide young people through both joyful and difficult stages of life. Together, their stories affirm that raising children truly takes a village, and aunties and uncles are essential to that collective care.

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:40:16 -0600 Rena Zapata Rena Zapata 468 This episode explores what it means to be an auntie or uncle as a role rooted in love, responsibility, and presence across generations. Through personal reflections, family members describe aunties and uncles as second parents, protectors, mentors, and safe havens—people who step in, listen deeply, and help guide young people through both joyful and difficult stages of life. Together, their stories affirm that raising children truly takes a village, and aunties and uncles are essential to that collective care.

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