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The Moth Radio Hour: Sitting with Spirit

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The Painful Aftermath of Loss and Addiction

This chapter portrays the emotional journey of a woman dealing with the tragic death of her brother due to a heroin overdose, including the challenges of informing her parents and facing the public scrutiny as her brother was a famous comedian. It explores the profound impact of addiction on the family and delves into the speaker's emotional response to defending her brother's memory against negative online comments.

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