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    The Moth Radio Hour

    Mother's Day Special 2017

    A special edition of The Moth Radio Hour dedicated to mothers. A woman who has never wanted children suddenly questions her choice, a little girl gets angry at her mother and runs away from home, a son struggles at his mother's deathbed, and a man finds a mother's love in unconventional ways.

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    May 14, 2017 • 1 min read

    Storytellers:

    • Orphia Eisenberg confronts her fertility during a crises

    • Terry Wolfisch Cole wants preferred treatment as the oldest sister

    • Andy Christie sends off his mother with a melody

      Samuel Lewis Lee (pictured) is looked after by a mother's love.

    Hosted by The Moth Radio Hour producer, Jay Allison -- with help from his mom.

    Learn more or listen again to this week's episode.

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