Why So Glum Chum?

Comfortable Blindness


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We walk past people every day without really seeing them.
In this episode, I share two real street encounters - man by the river living with loss and grief in plain sight, and a young woman on the street barely holding it together until someone asked how she was twice. Their lives look different on the surface, but the truth is the same: loneliness, struggle, and pain don’t come with warning labels.
This episode explores judgment, assumptions, presence, and the stories we tell ourselves about other people to feel safe. It’s not about fixing anyone. It’s about slowing down, noticing, and understanding the power of genuine human connection.
If you’ve ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or overlooked or if you want to see people more clearly, this conversation will challenge how you move through the world.
Because sometimes, being seen is enough to change a life.
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Why So Glum Chum?By Denis Ahern