The Moth

Identity Crisis

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A nerdy American teen shifts gears to find a boyfriend.

Tags Teenagehood Failure Proving oneself Parents Dating Romantic relationship Societal expectations Confidence YA Romantic Hopeful Regretful Sad

Storyteller

Jennifer Fitzgerald

Featured on

July 2, 2012

Recorded Date

April 6, 2011

“Well, honey, we just thought you wouldn't be able to get a date.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Jennifer Fitzgerald

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