Multiculturalism, theory and competence -- Oppression and resilience -- Self in context -- Julie's story : so what if I'm a black woman? -- Butch's story : who am I? -- Betsie's story : I am 100% Jewish -- Maribel's story : when are you going to have kids? -- Vu's story : I am an American -- Esteban's story : still uprooted -- Maria Luz's story : here we are not free -- Teresa's story : I didn't want to go to church on Sunday -- Frank's story : hearing God's voice -- Bob's story : the good Christian son -- Katie's story : Catholic and Jewish? how can it be? -- Carla's story : one more mile -- Anthony's story : from radical to Bohemian to suit me -- Karen's story : midlife growing pains -- Transgender and intersex sexuality -- Rachel's story : nuturing the spirit.