Fun and laughter — real, side-splitting laughter — are finally back in my life.
After decades of control, anger, and negativity, it feels like a breath of fresh air. The kind of laughter that leaves you gasping, wiping away tears, unable to stop… that’s when you realise how alive you really are — and how far you’ve come in just one year.

From a neuroscience perspective, laughter is one of the most powerful tools for healing. When you laugh, your brain floods with endorphins, dopamine, and oxytocin — natural chemicals that elevate mood, ease pain, and strengthen social bonds. It’s your nervous system’s way of saying, “You’re safe now. You can relax.”

Psychologically, laughter represents the return of spontaneity and connection — things that disappear when you live under chronic stress or emotional control. In survival mode, the brain’s amygdala stays on high alert, suppressing joy and creativity. But as you heal, the prefrontal cortex (responsible for self-expression and emotional balance) re-engages. That’s why laughter feels like freedom — because it literally is.

Sharing laughter with others also activates mirror neurons, the brain cells that allow empathy and attunement. That’s why genuine laughter feels contagious — it syncs hearts and brains, reminding us that we belong, that we’re safe, that life can be light again.

So when you find yourself laughing until you can’t breathe, cherish it. It’s not just fun — it’s neuroscience proving that your mind, body, and spirit have finally found their way back to joy.