Turning the Page - Mic Stock 4

Turning the Page

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In this hour stories of acceptance, moving on, and letting go. Growing older and maybe wiser, and stepping boldly into the future. This hour 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.
 

Elizabeth Gray contends with aging.

Neema Avashia and her students are united in grief.

A teacher helps keep Maxie Jones on the straight and narrow.

After swearing off love, Jennifer Birmingham gets advice from an unexpected source. Susan Earley tries to return a shirt purchased for her late grandfather. 

Erik Heen's stepdaughter doesn't want his help. 

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Stories in this Episode

06:48
The Death Knell of My Youth

by Elizabeth Gray

Elizabeth Gray contends with aging.

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05:51
Angel’s World

by Neema Avashia

Neema Avashia and her students are united in grief.

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05:58
Three Things

by Jennifer Birmingham

After swearing off love, Jennifer Birmingham gets advice from an unexpected source. 

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05:18
The Return

by Susan Earley

Susan Earley tries to return a shirt purchased for her late grandfather. 

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06:01
I Was Not Her Real Dad

by Erik Heen

Erik Heen's stepdaughter doesn't want his help. 

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Extras From This Episode

Turning the Page extras

Elizabeth Gray

Mrh2103 Elizabeth Gray Extra 1

Elizabeth Gray at the GrandSLAM.

Neema Avashia

Mrh2013 Neema Avashia​​ Extra 1

Angel and his classmates from the end of the year we spent together. Neema keeps it in her classroom and on desk at home during online learning. She says Angel is "the kiddo with the very premature mustache sitting right beside me in the picture."

Maxie Jones

Mrh2103 Maxie Jones Extra 1

Mr. Goldberg

Jennifer Birmingham

Mrh2103 Jennifer Birmingham Extra 1

Jennifer and her children, the baby mentioned in the story is "the tall guy in the middle!"

Mrh2103 Jennifer Birmingham Extra 2

Jennifer and Miles in Central Park, the year she asked for the divorce.

Mrh2103 Jennifer Birmingham Extra 3

Jennifer and Miles in India, the year she asked for the divorce.

Mrh2103 Jennifer Birmingham Extra 4

Jennifer and Miles, the baby mentioned in the story.