A Journey of Acceptance and Identity

In this hour, stories of self-reliance and autonomy. What's in a name, the ties that bind us, and a life-altering diagnosis. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family has at least one coal miner. 

Quetzalli Castro is frustrated by teachers who can't pronounce her name.

Daisy Joy Rodrigo worries that her parents won't approve of her boyfriend.

Brian Jeansonne describes how living with ALS has impacted his family.

Podcast # 889