The Moth The Moth Radio Hour: Relative Silence
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Sep 30, 2025 In this captivating hour, storyteller Anagha Mahajan shares a nostalgic tale of childhood mischief in Maharashtra, revealing her family’s quirks. Okeoma Erojikwe opens up about the heart-wrenching experience of concealing her grandfather's death from her grandmother due to cultural customs. Angela Derecas Taylor uncovers a violent family secret regarding her grandmother's tragic fate and seeks to honor her memory. Graham Shelby recounts the surreal moment he sees his biological father on television, leading to a complex and emotional journey of connection.
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Childhood Crime Turns Into Family Trait
- Anagha Mahajan and her brother broke a tube light playing indoor cricket and quietly replaced it with an unused one to avoid their miserly grandfather's wrath.
- The lie stayed hidden for months and became a childhood memory she later recognized as inherited thriftiness.
Small Acts Reveal Family Legacies
- Anagha reflects that childhood mimicry can turn into adult identity when she recognizes her grandfather's thrift in herself.
- Small secret acts can reveal lasting familial influence across generations.
Keeping Death Secret For Cultural Rituals
- Okeoma Erojikwe was instructed to withhold her grandfather's death from her grandmother until elders could gather, forcing her into secrecy.
- The grandmother guessed and expressed disappointment, but later forgave and returned to warmth after Okeoma confronted her fear.