In Famiglia - Jahvannia Darlin

“I felt like I just told her the worst news that she could ever hear. I felt like I just destroyed her as a mother.”

Photo by Jason Falchook

In Famiglia

In this hour, stories dealing with all things family: from sibling hi-jinx, to the difficulties of having children (and parents). Hosted by Moth Radio Hour Producer Jay Allison. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. 

Kay Elmsley Weeden and her siblings have adventures on the Wisconsin River.

Marjace Miles searches for meaning amidst an unexpected pregnancy.

Bob Baril gets a once in a lifetime experience with his son.

Jahvannia Darling keeps a secret from her mother.

Qing Zhao must choose between love and her career.

Carmen Putnam experiences the hope of a new pregnancy while mourning her stillborn child.

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05:32
Escapades on the Wisconsin

by Kay Elmsley Weden

Kay Elmsley Weeden and her siblings have adventures on the Wisconsin River.

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05:50
Becoming a Man

by Marjace Miles

Marjace Miles searches for meaning amidst an unexpected pregnancy.

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13:20
A Treasured Experience

by Bob Baril

Bob Baril gets a once in a lifetime experience with his son.

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06:44
The Beginning Of The Rest Of Life

by Jahvannia Darlin

Jahvannia Darling keeps a secret from her mother.

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05:12
Things I Knew for Sure

by Qing Zhao

Qing Zhao must choose between love and her career.

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05:16
Rainbow Baby

by Carmen Putnam

Carmen Putnam experiences the hope of a new pregnancy while mourning her stillborn child.

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Extras From This Episode

Marjace Miles

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Marjace, at age 17, holding Jordan.

Mrh1906 Marjace Miles Extra 2

Marjace and his daughter Jordan in the present day.

Bob Baril

See a photo of Bob Baril's son on Who Wants To Be A Millionare, here.

Qing Zhao

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Qing and her family.

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Qing and a koala, which was "more adorable than (she) imagined!"

Carmen Putnam

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Carmen and her "Rainbow Son," Cyan, on his first day of kindergarten.

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
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  • Punch Brothers - Boll Wevil
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  • Soulive - Bluebird
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  • Gregory Uhlmann - Little Sur
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  • Bruce Cockburn - Deep Lake
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  • Julian Lage - Lullaby
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  • Peter Sandburg - Remove the Complexities
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