Trigger warning: mention of domestic violence, not detailed. 


Most of us have the tendency to be pretty dramatic, have you ever been able to find the humour in it? I can sometimes laugh at past incidents, can you? Let's keep this discussion judgement free remembering as Marsha says, everyone is trying their best but can also do better. 


I have a memory I can't help but laugh at- when I was 17 years old, I was pretty 'out of control', no diagnosis or appropriate treatment despite my willingness. There just wasn't savvy mental health services around then. Anyway, my mum was in this relationship with this alcoholic creep, whom I found out later was abusive (making me feel guilt free laughing at this now). He bought me a Christmas present but I think he got my name wrong or something, and I'd known him for 7 years at this point. BPD and drug use combined to dangerous drama levels-- he was walking downstairs (we lived in a third level apartment at the time) when I decided to throw the gift off the balcony so it smashed in the ground right in front of him (&amp; unfortunately also my mum and grandma). I may have also shouted my name to help jog his memory, it's hazy. It was a big deal, as expected. I think he only got cash for Christmas from then on. 

Honestly, it makes me laugh now as it was just a 100 X level dramatic response to the situation. There was resentment and issues underneath the surface so I understand why I did it, I also appreciate as an adult and someone who has worked hard on herself that it wasn't an effective way to handle it, and Im typically very grateful in receiving gifts haha. My mum later booted him to the curb which was good because he wasn't treating her well so that's been positive. 

Any dramatic moments you look back on with some humour?