Emotional abuse can etch deep scars on our self-esteem, confidence, and trust, making us feel isolated, ashamed, and undeserving of love. However, I firmly believe that humour can be a potent tool for healing. Humour has the remarkable ability to help us navigate stress, reduce anxiety, and uplift our mood while also forging connections with those who share our pain and understand our struggles.

That’s why whenever I meet someone who has endured emotional abuse, I start with a joke. It’s my way of breaking the ice and demonstrating that I care. Here’s one of my cherished icebreakers:

🚪Knock knock.

🙋‍♀️ Who’s there?

🌟Your feelings.

🤷‍♀️Your feelings who?

🎤Your feelings that you need to express and validate.

Yes, it might seem cheesy, but it reliably elicits a smile or a chuckle from the person I’m engaging with. It marks the initial step in healing: acknowledging and accepting our feelings.

Emotional abuse often coerces us into suppressing or denying our emotions. We might believe our feelings are wrong, harmful, or irrational, fearing that expressing them would render us vulnerable, weak, or rejected. Over time, we may have learned to conceal our emotions as a defence mechanism against further abuse.

However, hiding our feelings only exacerbates the situation, potentially leading to depression, anxiety, anger, or resentment. It also hinders our capacity to establish healthy relationships with ourselves and others.

This is why expressing and validating our feelings safely and constructively is essential. Our emotions are valid and integral, conveying crucial information about our needs and desires. Humour provides an outlet for releasing the inner tension and pain we carry. It facilitates a shift in perspective, unveiling silver linings in every situation. Spirit enables us to laugh at ourselves and not take life too seriously.

Furthermore, humour is a bridge to bond with others who have endured similar experiences. It fosters camaraderie and support among survivors of emotional abuse, diminishing the feelings of isolation and kindling hope.

So, the next time you encounter someone who has suffered from emotional abuse, consider using humour as a catalyst for conversation. You might be pleasantly surprised by the mutual benefits it brings.

And if you’re looking for more jokes, here are a few favourites of mine:

• How many emotional abusers does it take to change a light bulb? None; they make you feel guilty for being in the dark.
• What do you call a fish that has been emotionally abused? A battered fish.
• What do you get when you cross an emotional abuser with a vampire? A blood-sucking parasite that drains your life force.

I hope these jests brought a smile or a chuckle to your day. It’s important to remember that humour is not a sign of disrespect or trivialization of your trauma; rather, it signifies resilience and strength.

You are not alone. You are not broken. You are not hopeless.

You are brave. You are beautiful. You are worthy.

And you deserve to heal with humour. 🌟💪💖

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