The Moth

The Game Changer

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Monica sees that her parents’ fridge is empty and realizes that she must take responsibility for their care.

Tags Old age Adversity Parenthood Coming of age Food Work Serious Moving Bittersweet Wistful

Storyteller

Monica Cheru-Mpambawashe

Featured on

March 1st, 2016

Recorded Date

March 1, 2016

“Someone has changed not just the rules, but the game altogether.”

Photo by Aly Nicklas
Monica Cheru Mpambawashe

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