The Moth

The Cockroach

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An encounter with a cockroach is psychologically challenging for a gambling man.

Tags Proving oneself Embarrassment Addiction Failure Anxiety Nostalgic Wistful Sad Bittersweet Regretful Self-deprecating

Storyteller

Josh Axelrad

Featured on

July 13, 2009

Recorded Date

June 22, 2011

“The sun was coming up and I was maybe not thinking so clearly.”

Photo by Sarah Stacke
Josh Axelrad

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