The Moth Radio Hour: Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stories about Letters
Oct 10, 2023
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Join Meg Ferrill, Danielle Dardashti, Matty Struski, and Lu Levin as they share stories about letters. From a letter read in a human sexuality class to a love letter that reached its recipient after 10 years, these stories explore the transformative power of communication. Discover the significance of love letters, the imagination of correspondence with the Tooth Fairy, and the craft of writing poetic rejection letters.
Letters can create deep bonds and serve as a record of relationships and lives.
Writing personalized rejection letters can bring joy and fulfillment, leaving a lasting impact on both the writer and the recipient.
Deep dives
Letters become a source of connection
The speaker recounts the story of writing and receiving letters as a means of connection and healing. They mention how their grandfather wrote to them every week, creating a deep bond and leaving behind a collection of cherished letters. The letters served as a record of their lives and a testament to their relationship.
Finding forgiveness through a medium
The speaker shares their skeptical yet hopeful experience with a medium named Tisch. They attend a session seeking a connection with a friend named Eric who passed away years ago. Tisch delivers a message from Eric, acknowledging the letters the speaker wrote to him and offering forgiveness. This message brings the speaker closure and allows them to finally forgive themselves.
Writing rejection letters becomes a powerful experience
The speaker takes on a job writing personalized rejection letters for a foundation that funds high school students pursuing summer programs in the arts. Initially skeptical, they find joy and fulfillment in crafting these poetic letters, encouraging young artists to persevere and follow their passions. One particular rejection letter, acknowledging a young dancer's unique path, leaves a lasting impact on the speaker.
The power of a letter: Healing and closure
The speaker recounts the story of visiting a medium named Tisch, hoping to connect with a departed friend named Eric. Tisch unexpectedly mentions the letters the speaker wrote to Eric, expressing apologies and seeking forgiveness. This affirmation provides the speaker with a sense of closure and self-forgiveness, allowing them to move forward with their life.
Special delivery!—a Moth Radio Hour all about letters. At work, for romance, and to the Tooth Fairy. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Meg Ferrill's letter is read aloud in her human sexuality class.
Danielle Dardashti is surprised by the severance letter she receives.
Matty Struski pens a letter in an attempt to win back his ex.
Lu Levin strikes up a correspondence with the Tooth Fairy.
Otis Gray gets a job writing rejection letters.
Stacey Perlman visits a medium, who knows of a letter to the great beyond.