The Moth StorySLAM: Kevin McGeehan - "Theresa"

For 14 years, there was something that Kevin kept secret about himself
One day, while in group therapy, he decided, if he was going to get better, he needed to finally confess this secret.
The reception was exactly what he hoped it would be, but then a woman named Theresa raised her hand...and all of that changed.
This story was written by Kevin McGeehan and performed at The Los Angeles Moth StorySlam at Jam in the Van on July 26, 2023.
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[@JamesRPetix]

Incredible

[@christinehuddle7375]

Amazing. It's really brave of you to share this side of yourself, and it is SO much more common than you think.

[@AW-ew8kc]

Love the courage you have to share, love you!

[@HeatherKlinke]

Beautiful!

[@TheKevinmcgeehan]

Thank you, Heather.

[@franktraynor]

This story is so good. You can hear my creepy backwards laugh at 4:50 losing it.