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The Moth Radio Hour: All the World’s a Stage

The Moth

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Stage Fright and Self-Acceptance

This chapter recounts a personal narrative about the challenges of being cast in a school play while navigating a speech impediment. Through humor and heartfelt storytelling, the narrator reflects on their childhood insecurities, familial influences, and the transformative power of performance. As they tackle their fears, themes of determination, multiculturalism, and the joy of acceptance emerge, culminating in a triumphant moment of self-realization.

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