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From Grief To Laughter PART 1 | Legally Clueless Ep 363

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In Episode 363 of the Legally Clueless Podcast, Kenyan stand-up comedian Rahab Kihuha shares Part 1 of her powerful story, a deeply honest journey through grief, addiction, mental health struggles, and the unexpected role comedy played in her survival. Rahab opens up about losing her father, using alcohol to cope with pain, feeling emotionally unseen, and how stepping onto a comedy stage for the first time helped her transform shame into laughter. What began as a way to numb pain slowly became a form of healing and a path toward purpose. This episode explores: Grief and how it shows up in the bodyAddiction as a coping mechanism, not a moral failureUsing humour as armour and medicineMental health struggles among African womenHow creativity can become a lifeline before it becomes a careerConnect With Legally Clueless Africa 💌 Join our newsletter: 👉 https://www.legallycluelessafrica.com/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelessafrica/ 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@legallycluelessafrica 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/LegallyCluelessYoutube 📝 Share your story with us: 👉 https://forms.gle/kMn7Wae5N563JFGQ8 Legally Clueless is a podcast and community amplifying African women’s stories around healing, identity, mental wellness, relationships, and self-discovery, one honest conversation at a time.

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