Firsts. They matter. Whether they are life altering or just another day gone by, something about a first time feels different.

This week, Amanda Thomas will be reading two anonymous stories about firsts. One story reflects on selfless first love, while the second explores the empowerment she felt after losing her virginity. All identifying information has been changed.

The music included in this episode was sourced from the Free Music Archive. Featured songs include Wireless and Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial License, and I Think I Love You and Awkward Situation by Borrtex.