The Moth

Take A Chance On Me

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Richard decides whether to take a chance on love.

Tags LGBTQIA+ HIV/AIDS Sexuality Loss Love Mental health Civil Rights Trauma Romantic relationship Coming out Serious Tragic Sad Moving Regretful Inspiring Romantic Historical

Storyteller

Richard Cardillo

Featured on

Pride 2019: Celebrating Stonewall 50

Original Air Date

June 28, 2019

Recorded Date

August 9, 2017

“I said, 'Yeah, but I'm afraid you're going to lift my wallet.' He said, 'I'm not going to lift your wallet. I might lift your spirits.'”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Richard Cardillo

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