My dad started making these bitter, sarcastic comments about 'woke culture' and 'participation trophies' that feel like personal attacks on me and my siblings even though he says he's 'just joking.' We used to share the same sense of humor but now I can't tell if his jokes are hostile or if I've lost my ability to laugh at anything that challenges my worldview.
More people experience this than they realize.
Shared laughter dies when satire becomes a weapon for unspoken resentments rather than a bridge across difference.
“Where Are You with Irony and satire?”
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.