Sometimes it can be hard to find the right words to show Mom how much you appreciate her. Mother's Day is Sunday, and a group of Austin writers and storytellers is taking to the stage this week with their personal stories of motherhood, mothering, and being mothered.
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"Listen to Your Mother Austin" features the stories of 13 writers. Some tales are sad; some are funny; all pay homage to one of the toughest jobs there is.
Click on the player on this page to hear story excerpts from three of this year's participants: Wendi Aarons, Liz McGuire, and Max Langert.
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Thursday night's performance of "Listen to Your Mother Austin" is sold out. However, you can find more information about the stories, videos, and future performances at listentoyourmothershow.com/austin.