The Moth

Something is A Breast

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A woman details her evolving relationship with her breasts.

Tags Body image Death Loss Health Confidence Healthcare Regret Mental health Control Illness Mature content Regretful Serious Sad Bittersweet Moving Tragic

Storyteller

Joyce Maynard

Featured on

March 19, 2012

Recorded Date

October 23, 2002

“Not that you need it, but have you ever considered plastic surgery?”

Photo by Denise Ofelia Mangen
Joyce Maynard

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