2023-01-09
38 分钟Ted audio collective.
You'Re listening to how to be a better human.
I'm your host, Chris Duffy.
I am a person who likes to talk.
I talk for work.
I talk for fun.
I don't often find myself at a loss for words, except when it comes to grief.
When it comes to grief, I am so often stumped about what is the right thing to say.
I mean, what can you possibly say to someone who has just lost a person that they love?
Do I try to distract them by talking about something light and avoiding the topic?
Do I address it head on?
Do I bring them food?
Normally, personally, I just bring them food.
My confusion about whats appropriate when it comes to grief or whats the right thing to say is part of why im so grateful to todays guest, Michael Cruz Cain.
Michael is one of the funniest comedians I know.
Hes a stand up and an improviser, and he writes jokes for Stephen Colbert on the Late show.
But Michael and his family have also dealt with some deep and profound tragedy, the loss of their son.
And Michael is so generous with his story and with his emotions.
He really creates a space where people can talk about grief and loss, even if it inevitably means a few awkward moments and stumbles along the way.
Because with two other kids to care for, loss has become not only part of Michael and his wife Carrie's personal lives, but a large part of their careers as well.