Afraid to Look - Amanda Stern

“Since I was a child, I've been held captive by this nameless, invisible dread.”

Photo by Jason Falchook

In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Afraid to Look

Amanda Stern

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Amanda Stern at age 25 in her apartment.

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Amanda.

Anoush Froundjian

Anoush Justins Baptism

Anoush Froundjian and her now-husband Justin at his baptism.

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Justin being baptized.

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Anoush and Justin at their wedding.

Cheryl Murfin

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Cheryl Murfin with her daughter, Madeleine (the baby in the story).

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Madeleine.

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The "I'm-not-sure-about-you" look Cheryl's daughter gave her at birth.

Devan Sandiford

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Devan as a baby (left, in yellow) and his uncle, Ronald Edwards (far right).

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Devan's family. Uncle Ron is in the black shirt and glasses. Devan's mother is in the red dress.

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Uncle Ron in the mid-1980s when he lived with Devan and his family.

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Uncle Ron at Christmas.

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In this hour, stories of nerves, anxiety, fear! And the courage and support that allow us to overcome. A phone call, a taxi ride, and a stranger's generosity of spirit. This episode is hosted by The Moth's Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

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