Singer-songwriter Neko Case shares painful childhood memories in her upcoming memoir, “The Harder I Fight the More I Love You,” set to be released on Jan. 28. In the memoir, she opens up about her parents, who struggled with trauma and addiction, leaving her alone with no food and only her pets for companionship. Case discusses the heartbreak of being estranged from a parent with an addiction, and finding love and acceptance in the aftermath of that pain. Alongside Case’s memoir, Caitlin McCormick’s essay “My Mother, the Stranger,” delves into the complexities of relationships with addicted parents.
Modern Love, hosted by Anna Martin, is asking listeners to share stories for an upcoming Valentine’s Day episode, focusing on the moment they realized they were falling for someone. Submissions are open until Feb. 5, 2025. The show is produced by several individuals including Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, and Davis Land, with music by various artists.
To submit a Modern Love essay, visit The New York Times website. The show, which also has a TV series and a newsletter, has two books available for readers. For more information and merchandise, check out the NYT Store. Contact the Modern Love team at modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com for thoughts and feedback.