Have you ever wondered when a “good” joke crosses the line? Have you ever been on the receiving end of a “joke” that felt more like a punch in the gut? Have you ever felt that people are overly sensitive to the jokes that you say? In today’s blog, we share a story about a couple, Jack and Sarah. In this story, “joking” causes great harm. We are hoping that as the story unfolds you will begin to understand when “joking” is a form of covert emotional abuse.

I’d tell a joke about my abusive dad but I only remember the punch line.