The Moth

Homecoming Heartbreak

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Alyssa Ladd finds comfort in her dad.

Tags Adolescence Teenagehood Heartbreak Coming of age Love Romantic relationship Healing Family Extended family YA Tender Moving Bittersweet Dramatic Sad Inspiring Hopeful

Storyteller

Alyssa Ladd

Featured on

Parents: Moms, Dads, and What They Don’t Understand

Original Air Date

January 31, 2024

Recorded Date

May 2, 2018

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