The Moth

The Number In His Pocket

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A man is called to identify a body.

Tags Grief Mental health Suicide Healthcare Addiction Misfortune Friendship Health Strength Legacy Tragic Serious Thought-provoking Mature content

Storyteller

Jon Jay Read

Recorded Date

June 17, 2013

“I had never identified a body before.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Jon Read

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