Digging For Answers
“Perhaps we ought to do some research,” Emily proposed, putting on her problem-solving cap. Sitting next to each other, we read about lottery winners and the mayhem that comes with wealth. “Look here,” she said, “some people lose everything when they get divorced.” We must be clever about this. Her advice to prepare by reading web stories was just what I needed—knowledge was power. We laughed at some ridiculous stories, but it also helped me understand my situation.
Digging For Answers
Shared Laughter
We both burst out laughing as our inquiry revealed some absurd tales. Is it not unbelievable that this man spent all of it on pizza? Emily laughed while dabbing at her tears. The weight was temporarily relieved; the best remedy was laughing. Thankful for the lighthearted diversion, I laughed, “At least Scott isn’t that far gone yet.” In the middle of this emotional storm, sharing comedy, even for a little while, felt like a warm hug.
Shared Laughter
