Her friends prioritized their family unit, making it difficult for Jess to be included in their lives.
He had an epiphany that he needed to pursue a better future, which required him to go to school and take a test.
He was looking for a distanced outdoor activity to clear his head and cope with feeling trapped.
He realized that the people he played with, despite being misfits, were kind and compassionate, making him feel part of a community.
His father, who rarely expressed emotions, said it spontaneously and later claimed he was drunk and had no memory of it.
We've got a special treat for you this episode! We're featuring a recent Los Angeles GrandSLAM - with hosting, audience slips, music, and of course, great stories. The episode was introduced by Sarah Austin Jenness, and the GrandSLAM was hosted by Brian Finkelstein. The musicians in this episode were Alexander Burke and Ebin Schletter
Storytellers:
Jess Nurse learns a bit about friendship after your twenties.
David Ambroz finds inner strength in a challenging situation.
Brian Kett plays disc-golf with some misfits.