Laughter can be a lifesaver—literally. Laughter can ease pain, fight disease, and improve your overall quality of life. So it’s no wonder laughter can help when supporting a friend who’s being bullied. Help your friend reframe their experience by making a joke about the situation and pointing out how silly and ridiculous bullying is. Consider saying something like, “It makes sense that you’re being bullied for being smart because being smart is totally a bad thing.” If you can’t think of the right words to say yourself, try sending a funny video instead. Everyone loves a good blooper 🙂
Shanahan for Ojai 