Laugh Until that Becomes the Reason You Hurt

Laugh Until that Becomes the Reason You Hurt

For a time, comedy was my singular source or joy. I could revel in a witty observation or a ridiculous premise by people who thought fast while I was thinking slow. Comedy was a life preserver in the truest sense of the term. My ability to laugh is part of why I am still alive today.

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How to Talk to (your family member, friend, coworker)

How to Talk to (your family member, friend, coworker)

Imagine if I lose a leg, and my friend kicks my stump in the middle of a conversation. I would be indignant, and he would no longer be my friend. My friends, family, and coworkers do not know if some off-hand comment will kick my invisible stump. We tiptoe around mental illness because we do not know if what we say will cause more damage. That is the unique dilemma of mental illness compared to physical illness.

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