When humor is appropriate during crisis

Kim Hamer, Widow & Founder of "Exactly What They Need", shares advice on how humor can be a great tool to help someone through a time of grieving
When Is Humor Appropriate During A Crisis Or Tragedy
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When humor is appropriate during crisis

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Many times tragedy or humor makes us lose our sense of humor and one of the things we need to keep is that ability to laugh. Often times, it's perfectly okay to joke with the person who has lost, who not feeling so great, and have a good time with them. Give them a joke book. You could be their funny movie person. Every week, come over with a funny movie to watch. Joking about a crisis is a great way to seek relief. It's a great thing to do for your friend.

Kim Hamer, Widow & Founder of "Exactly What They Need", shares advice on how humor can be a great tool to help someone through a time of grieving

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100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving A Friend Through Cancer or Loss

Kim Hamer is the author of 100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend through Cancer or Loss, a modern, essential how-to guide offering tips on what to say (and NOT to say), and specific ways to support and love a friend, co-worker or family member who is coping with cancer, loss or any crisis.

Kim Hamer became a widow after her 44-year old husband lost his life to cancer. Their children were 12, 9 and 7 at the time. Before and after her husband’s death, friends and supporters came up with unique, creative and simple ways to help her family. She called them “acts of love” because it’s what they felt like.

Her book is a fun, straightforward compilation of many of those acts. The mission of “100 Acts of Love” is to help everyone understand and embrace their importance in the lives of their friend in crisis and to provide the tools and courage needed to support them in a truly meaningful and helpful way.

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Many times tragedy or humor makes us lose our sense of humor and one of the things we need to keep is that ability to laugh. Often times, it's perfectly okay to joke with the person who has lost, who not feeling so great, and have a good time with them. Give them a joke book. You could be their funny movie person. Every week, come over with a funny movie to watch. Joking about a crisis is a great way to seek relief. It's a great thing to do for your friend.