Autonomy - Brian Jeansonne Photo By Peter Cooper

“I noticed something wrong with my gait. My left foot is not making its full stride, but instead is hitting the earth beneath me as it tries to make its way through.”

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Autonomy

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In this hour, stories of self-reliance and autonomy. What's in a name, the ties that bind us, and a life-altering diagnosis. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family has at least one coal miner. 

Quetzalli Castro is frustrated by teachers who can't pronounce her name.

Daisy Joy Rodrigo worries that her parents won't approve of her boyfriend.

Brian Jeansonne describes how living with ALS has impacted his family.

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Stories in this Episode

09:36
Hope in Harlan

by Shaylan Clark

Shaylan Clark grows up in Harlan County, where every family has at least one coal miner. 

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08:06
Embracing Quetzalli

by Quetzalli Castro

Quetzalli Castro is frustrated by teachers who can't pronounce her name.

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07:19
Ken or Kna?

by Daisy Joy Rodrigo

Daisy Joy Rodrigo worries that her parents won't approve of her boyfriend.

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12:00
Finding Beauty and Love in the Chaos

by Brian Jeansonne

Brian Jeansonne describes how living with ALS has impacted his family.

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Autonomy Extras

Daisy Joy Rodrigo

Daisy And Her Family The Night Before Her Wedding

Daisy and her family the night before her wedding.

Daisy And Ken On Their Wedding Day

Daisy and Ken on their wedding day.

Daisy Ken And Their Children

Daisy, Ken, and their children.

Quetzalli Castro

Quetzalli And Her 22Work Wife22 Tracy During The Teacher Strike In Chicago

Quetzalli and her "work wife" Tracy during the teacher strike in Chicago.