THIS STORY MARKS MY DEBUT ON THE MOTH STAGE. RECORDED BY THE MOTH AT THE MOTHLIGHT IN ASHEVILLE, NC ON OCTOBER 20, 2016. THE THEME OF THE NIGHT WAS “BUSTED,” AND THE STORY WAS CHOSEN AS THE WINNER THAT NIGHT.

“I was 22. Adorable. Fearless. Empowered by thousands of miles of America behind me and enough arrogance to make up any difference. I was dressed in a black mini-skirt, sequined top, and leather go-go boots.”