My teenage kids and I used to have this running comedy show at dinner where we'd do voices and bits and absolutely lose it laughing together. Now they're embarrassed by family time and I can't tell if pushing for those moments makes me seem desperate or if I should let our old playful connection just die a natural death.
More people experience this than they realize.
Adolescence has created a comedy graveyard where your shared joy used to live.
“Where Are You with The sacred clown?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.