Sorry for Your Loss

By: Michael Cruz Kayne

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!

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.

Amazing!

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

Powerful - good balance of funny and serious

Great delivery, human story w a balance of laugh and tears. Super good listen if you have a hard time letting down and crying and you know you need to.

An unexpected joy

How can a father talking about his grief be a joy? I learned that the pain and questioning when a loved one dies is not mine alone. And that laughter afterwards is not unattainable, given time. It brings me joy to relearn, through Michael's show here, how precious my loved ones are to me. Thanks, Michael.

Grief is hard

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

Only cried once...

If you know, you know. Though I pray, most of you will never have to know the loss he speaks of. Funny, mostly upbeat but will make you remember those you've lost and hopfully still get a laugh.

That was great!

Michael Kayne’s Sorry for Your Loss is funny. His story telling at some points are painful and true as he humorously transitions into sharing good laughs that in a way offer healing a bit of healing for those of us who have suffered or are suffering with feelings of grief. I loved the show and his wrap up was worthy of a standing ovation. Good work Michael Kayne. Thank you for sharing your son with the world.

Incredible

I will relisten to this a couple times a year guaranteed! I hope that everyone that needs to hear this gets the chance.