Brandon Grant

So our audio recordings weren't the greatest, but we think you'll be fine with it.

Here's Kim live at the Moth.

Kim Sykes is a writer, actress, and painter living in New York City.

She's been seen on episodes of Homeland, Bull, and the feature film Pariah, and is busy writing screenplays and a novel.

As I mentioned, Kim told that story over 20 years ago.

We asked her what sharing it was like.

She said she was still wrestling with her family's history and that listening back, she can hear the struggle in her voice.

She went on to say that New Orleans has been the scene of many devastating hurricanes that have torn her family apart, but at the same time brought them closer together.

To see photos of Kim in New Orleans alongside a tall oak tree that reminds her of her father, visit themoth.org slash extras.

We hope this hour inspired you to share your own true stories.

At the dinner table with family and friends, with the stranger sitting next to you, or on a moth stage.

And that's it for this episode.

Join us again next time for the Moth Radio Hour.