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Scenario

When humor becomes avoidance of necessary grief

My mom is dying and I spent our last good conversation making her laugh about her terrible hospital gown instead of saying goodbye properly.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The instinct to protect others from painful truth through levity can rob both parties of meaningful closure and genuine intimacy.

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 The sacred clown?”

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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