Comments on: Only When I Laugh

By: Louise G.

Louise G. — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:38:28 +0000

Comedy does not come to mind with my family of origin,
just pathos. I feel so very lucky to be out of my tribe,
lessons learned and independent! Cheers to those who
have had happier times!

By: Carine

Carine — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:42:07 +0000

Here, here! Exactly right. With family, you can even fight out loud with your husband in front of them and it’s okay somehow.

By: beezersmom

beezersmom — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:01:36 +0000

I have never laughed as hard as I have with family members. There’s something to be said for the ability to let it all hang out with folks who know all your horrible secrets–and still love you to pieces.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:51:41 +0000

Conz and Christie say it so well, we learn our biggest lessons from those we “don’t choose” to be related to. I believe that they are chosen for us to lead us along the path to patience, pathos, love and learning. Thanks Christie for the reminder.

By: Christie

Christie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:17:05 +0000

Dear Old Beans, thanks for your concern. I was on the mend until this morning when I slid down the icy path and fell flat on my back trying to fill the birdfeeder. Brett Favre does this for a living? He deserves every cent he makes. I’ll be fine. Spring will arrive in Minnesota in a few months…

By: Conz

Conz — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:55:56 +0000

My mother made it very clear that my sister and I had better say, “Are you alright?”, before we burst out laughing. Christie– Are you alright????

Ah yes, family. Our most profound lessons and insights come from our family we don’t choose.

By: dearpru

dearpru — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:11:45 +0000

Some of our greatest stories come from our flawed and all-too-human family members. We may wince at the time the embarrassing incident, the malaprop or the off-the-wall diatribe occurs, but later, with martini in hand (or not), we can laugh ’til we pee in our pants over its memory. Plus, who doesn’t love a prat-fall. BTW, I hope you’ve recovered!