The Moth

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Stephanie Rogers’ feels helpless when her son, who lives on the other side of the country, undergoes anaphylactic shock.

Tags Health Communication Family Dramatic Sad

Storyteller

Stephanie Rogers

Featured on

Taken by Surprise

Original Air Date

September 4, 2026

Recorded Date

October 7, 2023

Location

Chicago, IL

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