The Moth

The Detour

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A woman tries to avoid a hard conversation with her dad but then gets stuck on a road detour. 

Tags Religion Growing up Coming of age Faith Family Independence Adolescence Religious traditions Trust Romantic relationship Thought-provoking Serious Bittersweet Regretful Sad

Storyteller

Catherine Smyka

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Father’s Day Special 2017: Fathers: Daddy, Dad, Paw-Paw, Pops Catherine Smyka & Sasha Chanoff Fathers: Daddy, Dad, Paw-Paw, Pops

Original Air Date

June 21, 2016

Recorded Date

March 7, 2013

“Coming out to a parent who doesn't say anything is kind of terrifying.”

Photo by Heather Immoor
Catherine Smyka

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