The Therapy Edit One Thing with Scummy Mummies on why you need a laugh
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Feb 18, 2022 Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn, the comedic brains behind Scummy Mummies, explore why laughter is essential in parenting. They discuss how humor can diffuse tension, especially in dark times, and share touching anecdotes about finding joy amidst grief. From the healing power of laughter in hospitals to the importance of sharing imperfect moments on social media, they reveal how humor creates connections and reduces shame. Plus, they reflect on the highs and lows of motherhood and celebrate the joy in real-life messiness!
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Choose Laughter As A Survival Tool
- If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry; use humour to survive the daily ridiculousness of parenting.
- Seek laughter deliberately to make the volume of small stresses more bearable.
Laughter Is A Mental Shock Absorber
- Laughter acts as a 'shock absorber' that softens pain and reduces mental strain.
- Shared laughter in a group reassures mothers they're not alone and strengthens connection.
Laughing At A Rolling Coffin
- Ellie described her grandmother's funeral where a coffin rolling back made them both laugh.
- That shared laugh created a connecting, human moment amid grief.
