The Moth

What Are You Doing Over There?

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Robert Sherer cares for his elderly grandmother, but can’t escape her concerning eye.

Tags Old age Adversity Lies Healthcare Stress Health Mental health Serious Moving Thought-provoking Tragic Bittersweet Regretful

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Robert Sherer

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Robert Sherer & Ann Jankie Other People’s Shoes

Original Air Date

August 1, 2017

Recorded Date

February 2, 2015

“​I said ‘Grandma, I’m gonna go to the bathroom’, and she says, ‘okay, I’ll walk with you.’”

Photo by Christan Leonard
Robert Sherer

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