The Moth

The Telephone Call

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A woman discovers a family secret at age 21.

Tags Abuse Domestic violence Siblings Growing up Healing Resentment Redemption Extended family College Mature content Thought-provoking Bittersweet Wistful Regretful Nostalgic

Storyteller

Kim Parati

Featured on

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Recorded Date

May 16, 2013

“When you don't feel loved, it's easy to leave.”

Photo by Natrice Bullard
Kim Watson Brooks

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