Sorry for Your Loss

By: Michael Cruz Kayne

Length: 1 hr and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

On the 10th anniversary of a profound loss, comedian Michael Cruz Kayne felt compelled to describe his feelings of grief in 140 characters or less. Much to his surprise, more than 200,000 people responded in solidarity from all corners of the globe. Overwhelmed by the response, the Late Show with Stephen Colbert writer and host of A Good Cry created Sorry for Your Loss, a sidesplitting, heartrending look at life—and death. This powerfully personal production, recorded live from the Minetta Lane Theatre, cuts through the platitudes, directly reaching out to anyone who has ever experienced loss—or will. So...everyone.

Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©2023 Michael Cruz Kayne (P)2023 AO Media LLC

you will laugh and ugly cry at the same time

A comedy show about grief? I’m in!

I found this Audible Original, narrated by the comedian Michael Cruz Kayne, to be helpful to me. For those touched (or pounded) by grief after the death of a loved one, this audio allows you to feel your profound loss.

Mr. Kayne lost one of his sons when he was 35 days old. The son was a twin. Kayne, miraculously in 1 ½ hours, gives a comedy routine that leaves you simultaneously laughing and ugly crying. How can a parent survive such a tremendous loss? He shows the contradictions of love and loss. By the way, he blames science for screwing up the grief process. Kayne states that you think things can be one way but they can also be another way. How to keep your loved one alive? How to get through grief? How to laugh when all you want to do is sob.

Feel a bit stuck in grief? Somewhat unhinged? Well, this audio short helped me. It’s brilliant. Saying that, I am a person who appreciates humor and wit when processing any loss. Not sure if everyone is like me. Oh, and trigger warning, beyond the obvious (death), there are a few F-bombs! Didn’t distract for me because it wasn’t like a Chris Rock routine, just a sprinkling here and there. It’s comedy! I expect some 🌶️ language.

Beautiful and sad and funny

He has a wonderful way of guiding us through the darkness that no one wants to go through. It is such a beautiful gift to be able to honor his son and hold others as they navigate grief and loss. And he’s funny!

Funny, heartbreaking, uplifting

Felt more like a private conversation than a performance. Sincerest thanks to Michael for sharing this.

Funny and sad and funny and sad

My twin sister passed away a day after we were born. Thanks to this audiobook, I understand that she is still with me because she has affected the person I became. Because of her, I felt compelled to live a life of two people which is tiring but gets a lot done.

loved every minute of it.

It was sad but also had some good laughs. I loved it.
felt his pain and heartache. I feel every day since I lost my son Trevor in August 2000. the same day he turned two months old.

Grief is hard

Our son Silas was stillborn 24 years ago. It still hurts. I understand Michael’s grief.

Touching and funny

After listening to the audio I would definitely go see him perform this live, but until then I am glad Iistened.

Loss, grief. What’s it all about.

I work in an NICU. I see and feel our babies parents grief. Even those parents who can take their baby home feel the loss of the child they will never see. Due to the on going problems that child will always have. This program helped with my personal loss. And, the loss I’ve always felt for all the babies that will never get to go home with their parents. Thank you, for having the ability to put this feeling into words. And then an actual show, leading to this audible performance.

Perfect blend of funny and thoughtful

I wish there were more shows like this out there for grief. It’s nice to have a place to feel understood.

Amazing!

Michael Kayne has a way of discussing deeply personal trauma in a way that is funny, heartbreaking and hopeful all at once.