Mattea, her big sister, Margo, and her dad

These Few Remaining Memories

From: City High Radio
Length: 09:28

Even though Mattea was only six years old when her dad died, the loss still affects her today. In this moving story, Mattea, now 17, sits down to talk to her mother about her father--his experiences in Vietnam, his PTSD, his struggle with addiction, his love for his children, and his eventual death--and how her mother managed to keep the family strong through it all. Read the full description.

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Mattea_and_dad_small Even though Mattea was only six years old when her dad died, the loss still affects her today. In this moving story, Mattea, now 17, sits down to talk to her mother about her father--his experiences in Vietnam, his PTSD, his struggle with addiction, his love for his children, and his eventual death--and how her mother managed to keep the family strong through it all.

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Piece Description

Even though Mattea was only six years old when her dad died, the loss still affects her today. In this moving story, Mattea, now 17, sits down to talk to her mother about her father--his experiences in Vietnam, his PTSD, his struggle with addiction, his love for his children, and his eventual death--and how her mother managed to keep the family strong through it all.