The Moth Radio Hour: Our Parents, Ourselves

In this hour, stories of the ever-changing relationships between children and their parents. Care giving and receiving, attempts at reconciliation, and over-sharing. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, producer of this show.

Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.


Saloni Singh receives an email from her late father. 
 

Samantha Higdon doesn't have deep conversations with her mother. 
 

Dionne Stroter has to make medical decisions on her father's behalf. 
 

Deborah Nagan-Lee inherits her father's helpful nature.
 

April Salazar describes her unconventional upbringing with a very free-spirited mother.

 

 

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Stories in this Episode

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Moving Back in With My Parents

by Steve Glickman

Steve Glickman deals with his parents after moving back in with them.
 

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Reconnecting with Dad

by Saloni Singh

Saloni Singh receives an email from her late father. 
 

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When Mom Got Real

by Samantha Higdon

Samantha Higdon doesn't have deep conversations with her mother. 
 

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Decision Point

by Dionne Stroter

Dionne Stroter has to make medical decisions on her father's behalf. 
 

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The Reveal

by April Salazar

April Salazar describes her unconventional upbringing with a very free-spirited mother.

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The Moth Radio Hour: Our Parents, Ourselves Extras

Steves parents around 1980 when he was in high school

Steves parents around 1980 when he was in high school

Steves parents on their wedding night in 1962

Steves parents on their wedding night in 1962

Steve and his parents on a scooter when he was 1 year old

Steve and his parents on a scooter when he was 1 year old

Thanksgiving in 2023 with Steves parents his partner Mark and Kelsey the caretaker

Thanksgiving in 2023 with Steves parents his partner Mark and Kelsey the caretaker

Steves parents in 2024 at a local diner

Steves parents in 2024 at a local diner

Sam and her mom

Sam and her mom.

Dionnes dad

Dionne's dad.

Deborah and her Dad Douglas taken in March 2019 in Florida

Deborah and her dad Douglas taken in March 2019 in Florida