The Moth

I Lied About The Reindeer

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A woman tries to do what’s best for her children.

Tags Winter Holidays Family Cancer Adversity Lies Healthcare Parenthood Health Parents Trust Serious Bittersweet Sad Moving Inspiring Thought-provoking Nostalgic Tender Wistful Dramatic

Storyteller

Michele Weldon

Featured on

September 12, 2011

Recorded Date

March 29, 2011

“You can't just go to a Chuck E. Cheese. You've got to be invited.”

Photo by Mike Martens
Michele Weldon

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