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Scenario

When children use dark humor to avoid difficult conversations

My teenager keeps making suicide jokes and when I try to talk to them seriously they just make more jokes and I don't know how to break through.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The young soul may choose jest as armor against both inner darkness and parental worry.

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 Gallows humor?”

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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