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Abandonment, Forgiveness & Grief: Losing a Father | Jessica Singleton (#116)


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Her father abandoned her as a child — and the next time she saw him was on his deathbed. Stand-up comic Jessica Singleton shares her deeply personal grief journey of abandonment, trauma, and eventual forgiveness. From being left at a Waffle House as a kid to facing her father’s final moments, Jessica opens up about acceptance, grief, and the messy path toward healing.

In this episode of DEAD Talks, Jessica joins David Ferrugio to discuss how comedy has helped her process pain, why forgiveness can be one of the hardest parts of grief, and how she continues to work through the wounds of her past. Equal parts raw and honest, this conversation is proof that grief doesn’t follow a straight line — and that healing can come from even the most complicated family stories.

If you’ve ever faced abandonment, struggled with forgiveness, or carried unresolved grief, this episode offers perspective, relatability, and hope.


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About DEAD Talks

 DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.


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