Our family game nights used to be hilarious with everyone making puns and jokes about the games, but my dad's hearing has gotten worse and he misses a lot of the wordplay now and gets frustrated when we laugh at things he can't follow. We don't know whether to speak louder and repeat jokes or just accept that this tradition might need to change completely.
More people experience this than they realize.
Physical limitations are disrupting established patterns of shared humor, forcing the family to navigate inclusion without patronizing.
“Where Are You with Wit and wordplay?”
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.