It's Okay to Laugh
(Crying Is Cool Too)
What's it about
Struggling to find the "right" way to grieve or get through tough times? Discover how to embrace life's messy, heartbreaking, and surprisingly funny moments with grace and humor, and learn that it's not only okay to laugh through the tears—it's essential for survival. This summary reveals Nora McInerny Purmort’s deeply personal and hilarious journey through losing her husband, her father, and her unborn child in a matter of weeks. You'll gain powerful insights into navigating profound loss, finding joy in unexpected places, and giving yourself permission to feel everything without judgment.
Meet the author
Nora McInerny Purmort is the founder of the nonprofit Still Kickin and host of the award-winning podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, which lets people speak honestly about grief. After losing her father, her husband, and having a miscarriage within a few weeks, she began writing about her experience with a refreshing and darkly humorous honesty. Her work explores the messy, complicated, and often absurd reality of navigating profound loss, reminding us that it's okay to find laughter even in the darkest moments.
What's it about
Struggling to find the "right" way to grieve or get through tough times? Discover how to embrace life's messy, heartbreaking, and surprisingly funny moments with grace and humor, and learn that it's not only okay to laugh through the tears—it's essential for survival. This summary reveals Nora McInerny Purmort’s deeply personal and hilarious journey through losing her husband, her father, and her unborn child in a matter of weeks. You'll gain powerful insights into navigating profound loss, finding joy in unexpected places, and giving yourself permission to feel everything without judgment.
Meet the author
Nora McInerny Purmort is the founder of the nonprofit Still Kickin and host of the award-winning podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, which lets people speak honestly about grief. After losing her father, her husband, and having a miscarriage within a few weeks, she began writing about her experience with a refreshing and darkly humorous honesty. Her work explores the messy, complicated, and often absurd reality of navigating profound loss, reminding us that it's okay to find laughter even in the darkest moments.
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