Altar boy idolizes the Six Million Dollar Man, marine struggles with swim test, Runa explores family history, Nick's (mis)adventures on path to adoption - entertaining and heartfelt stories from The Moth Radio Hour: Live from London
Nick's doubts about accepting a non-biological child disappear when he experiences immediate love for his daughter at the airport.
Runa discovers her female ancestors' untold stories and feels a strong connection with their struggles and aspirations for freedom.
Deep dives
The Journey of Adoption
Nick and his wife navigate the challenges of fertility issues and decide to pursue adoption. Nick shares his fears and doubts about accepting a child that isn't biologically his, but his experience at the airport when his daughter is born reassures him of the depth of love he feels for her.
Discovering Family History
During a visit to his uncle in Baltimore, Runa learns about her family's rich history and uncovers the untold stories of her female ancestors. She reflects on the limitations imposed on women in the past and feels a deep connection to their struggles and desires for freedom.
Overcoming Insecurities
After struggling with fertility issues, Nick undergoes a sperm test and learns he has low motility. He enters a period of self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy. Eventually, he and his wife pursue adoption, and Nick grapples with his fear and uncertainty about loving a child who isn't biologically his. His doubts dissipate when he meets his daughter for the first time at the airport.
The Power of Love
Amidst fertility struggles, Nick and his wife turn to adoption and are chosen by a young 16-year-old mother. Despite initial doubts and fears, their love for the child is immediate and powerful when they meet her at the airport. Nick reflects on the transformational moment of holding his daughter and recognizes the deep rooted love he feels for her.
This week, a special episode of The Moth, live from the Union Chapel in London. Stories of holding on and letting go. Adventures in low-stakes crime, military training, and family trees. This episode is hosted by Jon Goode, with additional hosting by Jay Allison, producer of this show.
Storytellers:
Altar boy Kevin McDonnell idolizes the Six Million Dollar Man.
Jon Goode must take a swim test to become a marine.
Runa takes a journey into her family history.
Nick Ullett describes his (mis)adventures on the path towards adoption.