A mother’s brave front for her children | When we listen

3,380 views · Published 19 November 2017 · 3:17 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: StoryCorps · 2017 · Film & Animation

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When Sara was young she watched her mother battle cancer in Pakistan. With her friend Chris she recalls the strength she saw in her mother and father, an exchange that leads the two friends to feel they’ve reached a new level in their friendship.

To see more stories from Chris, visit his channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1V-DYqsaj764uBis9-UDug

This is from “When we listen,” a series of videos created by StoryCorps in collaboration with YouTube. Watch as this new generation of mission-driven storytellers shows us that when we listen, we can find common ground, new understanding and honor in each other. 

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StoryCorps Producer: Rachel Hartman
Facilitated by: Mitra Bonshahi
Shot at YouTube Spaces LA

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