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South Dakota author Delaine Shay discusses grief & laughter

This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

Delaine Shay's family endured a tragedy but still managed to laugh. She remembers her dad's booming laughter while watching comedy shows on the television her brother's memorial fund helped buy.

The author from Trent, South Dakota, talks with Lori Walsh about grief, addiction and finding the right time to tell your story.

Shay's memoir "And Then, We Laughed" is available now.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.