Why Disability Humour Isn’t Just Funny, It’s Freedom

There are days when you can’t tell if your life is a dark comedy or a medical drama with bad writing. Mobility aids go rogue, doctors say things that could win awards for unintentional humour, and strangers offer advice that belongs in a sitcom.

For many of us in the disability and chronic illness community, humour isn’t denial… it’s defiance. It’s how we reclaim the narrative from pity, awkwardness, and endless “inspiration” clichés.