In this episode of Forever Wild, sisters Meagan and Nora revisit the family’s chaotic move to rural Oregon in 1985—a time of beautiful landscapes, deep instability, and one unforgettable road trip with a chicken, kittens, a dog, and three teenagers. They talk about what it was like to be poor but not fully understand it, how white privilege shaped their mother’s scams and escapes, and why this short chapter left a lasting impact.
From staged car crashes to lost pets and motel living in Los Angeles, it’s a raw and funny story about survival, sisterhood, and what it means to grow up in a family where nothing was ever secure—but everything was unforgettable.
Perfect for listeners who love memoir, personal storytelling, and the complicated truth of family history.
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