Periagoge
Scenario

How families navigate humor when circumstances change

My siblings and I always bond by finding the absurd beauty in our family's weird traditions and making gentle fun of our parents' quirks, but since Dad got diagnosed, every attempt at our usual playfulness feels cruel. We're all walking on eggshells trying to figure out what's still okay to laugh about and what crosses a line we never had to think about before.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Shared laughter becomes complicated when the things you used to lovingly mock become fragile and precious.

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 Japanese aesthetic play — mono no aware in comedy?”

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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