A Teen Musician Is Ready For His Solo. His Mom Is Not.

Death, Sex & Money

Miguel Llapa's mother was told her son wouldn't live past age 2 because of a health condition. Now, he's going to college — and yearns for independence on his own terms. 

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Miguel Llapa's mother was told her son wouldn't live past age 2 because of a health condition. Now, he's going to college — and yearns for independence on his own terms. 

Support Death, Sex & Money today at deathsexmoney.org/donate.

Check out our Game Changer series conversation with BMX rider Chelsea Wolfe here

If you're new here, check out our starter kit of some of our favorite episodes. And subscribe to our weekly email newsletter! Every Wednesday we send out podcast listening recommendations, fascinating letters from our inbox and updates from the show. Sign up at deathsexmoney.org.

Follow the show on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. Got a story to share? Email us any time at deathsexmoney@wnyc.org.

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2021-06-23 32 min
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