My friend group has developed an inside joke that is actually about making fun of me, and they act like I should find it funny too, but it makes me feel humiliated every time.
More people experience this than they realize.
Cruelty disguised as humor creates a particular kind of gaslighting where your pain becomes evidence that you cannot take a joke.
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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.