
Let's Not Be Kidding
When to Use This Tool:
Listen to Let’s Not Be Kidding when you need a lighter, more human take on the often heavy realities of caring for a parent with dementia. It’s especially valuable when humor feels like the only thing that can cut through the sadness, confusion, or guilt that caregiving can bring.
Why It Matters:
Comedian Gavin Crawford blends wit and vulnerability to explore the absurd, tender, and heartbreaking moments of caregiving. His storytelling reminds us that laughter doesn’t dismiss pain—it helps us survive it, offering relief, perspective, and connection in the face of loss.
Listen here

Gavin Crawford
Author

Let's Not Be Kidding
When to Use This Tool:
Listen to Let’s Not Be Kidding when you need a lighter, more human take on the often heavy realities of caring for a parent with dementia. It’s especially valuable when humor feels like the only thing that can cut through the sadness, confusion, or guilt that caregiving can bring.
Why It Matters:
Comedian Gavin Crawford blends wit and vulnerability to explore the absurd, tender, and heartbreaking moments of caregiving. His storytelling reminds us that laughter doesn’t dismiss pain—it helps us survive it, offering relief, perspective, and connection in the face of loss.
Listen here

Gavin Crawford
Author
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