The Moth The Moth Podcast: Family Matters
Mar 14, 2025
Alicia Kenworthy, a writer and former reality TV talent, shares her surprise discovery of family ties through an unexpected email from Germany. Stacy Staggs discusses the joys and challenges of caregiving while living with her nephew in Kentucky. Marko Ivanov reflects on his childhood in ex-Yugoslavia, emphasizing the resilience of family bonds amid conflict. Together, they explore themes of connection, support, and the emotional complexities of family life, revealing why family truly matters.
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Unexpected Family
- Alicia Kenworthy received an unexpected message from a German man claiming to be her half-brother.
- They reunited with him and his family, and he fit seamlessly into their lives.
Stepping Up
- Stacey Staggs, a self-proclaimed 'vegetarian lesbian auntie,' took in her troubled nephew, George.
- Despite the challenges of parenting, she found healing for herself by providing him with a stable home.
Brotherhood in War
- Marko Ivanov, 13, cared for his younger brother in Belgrade while their parents were trapped in war-torn Croatia.
- Despite facing hardship, they reunited with their parents and eventually rebuilt their lives in the U.S.