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Gustavo begins the interview by talking about his medical parents, the privileged role they played in Cuban society and his life during the Special Period. He describes his work as a Civil Construction Technician, the importation of construction materials, and the process of approving building plans. He also discusses the housing crisis in Cuba. Gustavo discusses the role of women in the construction field. In addition, he discusses racism in his work. Gustavo describes the changes in the social status of homosexuals in Cuba. Gustavo explains the creation of a new bourgeoisie in Cuba. Finally, Gustavo discusses religion, especially the expansion of Jehovah's Witnesses

Homero begins the first session by recalling his childhood on his grandfather's farm, his first jobs, and his relationship with his siblings. Homero then recalls the Special Period and comments on the lack of food. He also recalls the population growth that Campo Florido experienced in the 1980s. Homero discusses the similarities and differences between children raised in the countryside and children raised in town. He also discusses the improvements in the working conditions of the Black population after the Revolution. Homer discusses religion and the feasts of St. Anne and St. Lazarus.

In the interview, Ileana recalls her time in the Ministry of the Interior (MININT). Then, Ileana comments on the departure of her son's father to the United States and raising a child as a single mother. Ileana discusses homosexuality and lesbianism in Camagüey. She also discusses the use of contraceptives, family unity and gender violence. Ileana recalls the Special Period. Ileana discusses racism in the different governmental spaces in which she has worked. Ileana discusses the problems associated with the opening of Cuba to tourism. Finally, Ileana reflects on prostitution and state health services

In the first session, Indira talks about her family and her birth. She then discusses her sports life, her participation in the Escuela de Iniciación Deportiva Escolar (EIDE), and her relationship with the judo team. Indira discusses the economic and housing problems on the island. She also discusses health and education. Indira comments on her family's santeria practices. Finally, she speaks pejoratively about homosexuality.

Iris begins the first session by discussing her life in the countryside and the precarious conditions in which her family used to live. Iris recalls her father's violent behavior. She also recalls having to take care of her family, especially her schizophrenic brother. Iris discusses racism on the island being a mestiza.

Isabela begins the first session by talking about her studies and the birth of her first child in 1990. Isabela recalls her studies as a folkloric dancer and that her mother would not let her become a professional dancer. She also recalls the illness and death of her first husband and the caregiving duties she had to perform. Isabela describes what it was like to receive furniture for her child from the State. She then discusses motherhood and raising her son as a single mother.

Javier begins the interview talking about his birth, his family, and the different places where he lived. He describes life in the farm. He discusses on loneliness and companionship. Javier describes the construction process of his house. Then, he recounts his work at the Sevilla irrigation company

Jorge begins the first session by discussing his belonging to a bourgeois Cuban family and the problems that came with being the son of revolutionaries. He also discusses racism during his time at school. Later, Jorge discusses his first love crushes.

In the interview, José recalls his childhood. He then compares the education he received with the education his children received. He also recalls the gender relations in his childhood. José discusses his time in the military and his jobs. José describes the risks to which rafters are exposed. José discusses racism and homosexuality

In the first session, Josefa talks about her early years and her studies. Then, she recalls her first jobs. Josefa discusses motherhood. Josefa recalls the period before the Revolution living in Santiago de Cuba, very close to the Moncada Barracks, and the precarious conditions in which her family lived. Josefa compares the economic development in Havana and Santiago de Cuba. She then recalls her first love relationships.