The Moth

September Light

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A perfectionist finds strength and self-acceptance after an assault.

Tags Mental health Violence Trauma Anxiety Strength Community Workplace Thought-provoking Inspiring Moving Serious Uplifting Hopeful Optimistic Bittersweet

Storyteller

Barbara Wiener

Featured on

March 26, 2012 Language, Coins and a Proposal

Recorded Date

November 11, 2011

“I’m standing in front of the mirror and I can see him holding the gun. He’s back lit by this extraordinary, beautiful September golden light.”

Photo by Eamon Coyne
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