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Uncovering The Story Of An Institutionalized Family Member

Uncovering The Story Of An Institutionalized Family Member

FromFresh Air


Uncovering The Story Of An Institutionalized Family Member

FromFresh Air

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Aug 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Senior shares the pain of her family in a new piece for The Atlantic titled, "The Ones We Sent Away." In it, Senior tells the story of her Aunt Adele, who was institutionalized for her entire life because of her intellectual and developmental disability, beginning at 21 months old. Senior found out about her aunt when she herself was 12, believing up until then that her mother was an only child.Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new season of Only Murders in the Building.
Released:
Aug 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.