Using humor as a coping mechanism from "summary" of It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
One of the key strategies that I have employed to navigate the challenges of my upbringing is humor. I have always believed that laughter has the power to lighten even the heaviest of burdens. Growing up in a society where my mere existence was a crime, laughter became my armor, my shield against the harsh realities of the world around me. I learned early on that humor could be a powerful tool for survival. By making light of difficult situations, I was able to distance myself from the pain and find moments of joy in the midst of chaos. Whether it was cracking jokes about my mother's strict discipline or finding ways to make light of the racism and prejudice that surrounded me, humor became my coping mechanism, my way of reclaiming agency in a world that sought to strip me of my humanity. Through humor, I was able to connect with others, to bridge the divides that separated us. In a ...
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