Laughing When You Want to Cry

I have an unusual family.  We are very strage.  When something happens that makes normal people cry.  We laugh.

I know it seems insensitive to most people.  Let me explain.  My husband and I do not see the point of being upset about something that does not go our way.  If it was not meant to be, then it was not meant to be. We joke about it and have a good laugh.  It is a defense mechanism.  We realize that we are disapppointed but there is no changing the outcome.  Therefore, we laugh.

The only thing my husband refuses to laugh about is my MS.  I tried making a joke about it and he told me to never joke about it.  I think he is really scared for me.  It is too bad because it helps me cope if I joke about it

Like the way my son and I look alike when we walk.  He is learning how to walk.  At least he will get better at walking.  I think we look cute walking the way we do. 

When I forget to do something I used to blame the MS.  He really got mad about that one. 

His other coping mechanism is to pretend it is not happening.  Unfortunately, that does not work for me.  I have to be the one in this body.  I cannot pretend it is not happening.  I know it seems like he is not being sensitive.  He just does not know what to do. 

So if you are ever dealing with something that seems hard just laugh.  Laugh until you cry.