The Moth

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A son uncovers his father’s collection of pornography.

Tags Family Abuse Guilt Parenthood Growing up Religion Shame Forgiveness Mental health Adolescence Mature content Thought-provoking Bittersweet Serious Sad Dramatic Wistful Tragic Nostalgic Regretful

Storyteller

Shalom Auslander

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Shalom Auslander & Jeannette Walls

Original Air Date

August 2, 2016

Recorded Date

December 12, 2012

“At the bottom of the box is a white envelope, sealed, in acid-free paper. It seemed like it must’ve been something good.”

Photo by Sarah Stacke
Shalom Auslander

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