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Scenario

When family humor becomes a battleground for generational values

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.

What we've seen

Shared laughter dies when satire becomes a weapon for unspoken resentments rather than a bridge across difference.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Irony and satire?”

Peri

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.

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