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

Published: June 23, 2021, 4 p.m.

Miguel Llapa's mother was told\xa0her son wouldn't live past age 2 because of a health condition. Now, he's going to college \u2014 and yearns for\xa0independence on his own terms.\xa0\n\nSupport Death, Sex & Money today at\xa0deathsexmoney.org/donate.\n\nCheck out our Game Changer series conversation with BMX rider Chelsea Wolfe here.\xa0\n\nIf you're new here, check out our\xa0starter kit\xa0of some of our favorite episodes. And subscribe to\xa0our weekly email newsletter! Every Wednesday we send out podcast listening recommendations, fascinating letters from our inbox and updates from the show. Sign up at\xa0deathsexmoney.org.\n\nFollow the show on\xa0Twitter,\xa0Facebook\xa0and\xa0Instagram. Got a story to share? Email us any time at\xa0deathsexmoney@wnyc.org.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices