I make fun of myself before anyone else can and my therapist says this is preventing real intimacy but I don't know who I am without the self-roasting.
More people experience this than they realize.
You've weaponized vulnerability to maintain distance from the very connection you crave.
“Where Are You with Self-deprecating humor?”
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.