The Moth The Moth Radio Hour: Clean Breaks
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Sep 9, 2025 Adelle Onyango, a Kenyan media personality, shares her poignant journey of divorce and redefining home in Limuru. Erik Heen, a retired federal investigator, recounts a childhood mishap involving a damaged religious statue that led to unexpected lessons. Courtney Jae Renee, a Queens native focused on social justice, discusses the humorous yet challenging implications of breaking her ankle. Safia Ibrahim, an advocate for health and disability support, reflects on her life with polio and the joys of motherhood, highlighting her determination to lead a fulfilling life.
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The Myth Of Clean Breaks
- Sarah Austin Jenness frames "clean breaks" as complete separations that supposedly heal faster and leave no residue.
- She notes that in real life, clean breaks are rare and complicated by lingering connections.
Honest Note Breakup
- Teresa Wiggins broke up with her sixth-grade boyfriend by sending and receiving honest notes across the classroom.
- She ended it cleanly, telling him "never change for anyone," and both walked away with mutual respect.
Tradition Versus Personal Choice
- Adelle observes Kenyan culture often stigmatizes divorce and single women living alone as abnormal.
- Her move to Limuru challenged those norms and showed creating new traditions can restore belonging.