Periagoge
Scenario

When humor in healing becomes both tool and obstacle

I made a joke about my trauma in therapy and my therapist laughed and I don't know if I feel validated or like I'm avoiding the real work.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're questioning whether lightness is part of processing pain or a way of deflecting from it.

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.