Woodworker Loses Fingers, Keeps Sense of Humor : Is Laughing the Best Medicine?

We all have our own ways of coping with difficult situations, right? For one woodworker, humor is her go-to method for dealing with the aftermath of a tragic accident that left her with amputated fingers. Despite her misfortune, she’s remained optimistic and even uses her woodworking skills to help others in need. But when she started joking about her amputations, she was called out for being insensitive. Now, she’s left wondering if her lighthearted approach is actually causing harm. Let’s dive into her story…

A Tragic Accident

Helping a Teen in Need

A Painful Mishap

Determined and Unstoppable

Joking About My Amputations

Laughter as a Coping Mechanism

Humor Gets Me Through

Insensitive or Just Joking?

Feeling Like TA

Amputee Woodworker: Insensitive or Just Joking?

After a tragic accident left her with amputated fingers, our woodworking heroine didn’t let it stop her from pursuing her passion and helping others. She even made a laptop table for a wheelchair-bound teen recovering from a brain tumor! But when it comes to coping with her own amputations, she uses humor to get through the tough times. However, not everyone finds her jokes funny. Another amputee on TikTok called her out for being insensitive, saying her jokes were triggering for others who had gone through similar experiences. Now, our woodworking warrior is questioning if her lighthearted approach is actually causing more harm than good. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Joking about amputations is okay, haters lack understanding

Laughing at your own amputations is NTA. Humor is therapeutic

Fun-loving amputee’s humor appreciated by fellow Redditor

Using humor to cope with trauma can be beneficial. NTA

Keeping a positive attitude after losing fingers is healthy

Laughing at oneself can be a sign of resilience

Positive comment applauds woodworker’s humor and coping mechanism

Humor can help in tough times, but know your audience

Humor helps, but it’s important to know your audience

Laughing at your own struggles: NTA and humor as coping mechanism

Woodworker’s humor after amputation sparks debate: NAH or ESH?

Defending against insensitive comments with logic.

Amputee shares NTA experience & humor using veggies

Humor as a coping mechanism for amputation. NTA.

Woodworker’s amputation jokes after accident are fantastic

Friend’s humorous response to amputation inspires positivity

Humor and solemnity are both valid coping mechanisms. NTA.

Humor as a coping mechanism, NTA for choosing it

Accusation of repost generates controversy

Woodworker makes light of finger loss, finds humor in tragedy

Woman jokes about cane use, deemed NTA (not the a-hole)

Respect for joking about it in ambulance! Big NTA.

Don’t let anyone gatekeep your amputations

Laughing through adversity can inspire others to do the same

Humor is the best response to rude questions about amputation

Humorous disability jokes can be a bonding tool, not offensive

Finding humor in tragedy – a sign of mental strength

Missing fingers lead to expert pranking skills

Humorous coping mechanisms after surgery, named tumor ‘Sergio’

Amputee humor at its finest

Amputee shares humor about their amputation, encourages OP to do same

Burn victim’s humorous approach to scars and trauma. NTA

Amputee encourages woodworker to joke about amputation, live her life ✌

Laughing in the face of adversity: one person’s story of resilience

Embracing humor as a coping mechanism for disabilities

Laughing through tough times: coping mechanism or inappropriate?

Humor as a coping mechanism: Supportive comment and funny anecdotes

Humor is a valid coping mechanism for trauma. NTA

Humor as a coping mechanism: NTA comment supports amputee’s humor

Humor as a coping mechanism for amputations and insecurities

Making light of a serious situation can help overcome it

Humor as a coping mechanism? NTA, joke away!

Humor as a coping mechanism after a traumatic event

Positive comment about woodworker’s sense of humor and resilience

Empowerment through humor in the face of adversity

Using humor to cope with trauma is NTA material.

Joking about losing a finger can be great for morale

Using humor to cope with tragedy, NTA shares their story

Humorous comment on coping with lost fingers, NTA judgment.

Laughing at disabilities: coping mechanism or inappropriate?

Amputee jokes about their missing leg, uses humor to break ice

Humorous amputation jokes are OP’s choice, NTA for sharing.

Humorous amputation joke lightens mood in NTA comment section

Keep laughing and coping, forget those who don’t understand

Empathetic comment supports OP and challenges gender stereotypes.

NTA. Your body, your comfort level. Ignore drama addicts on internet.

“If you can laugh at it, you can live with it!”

Positivity wins. Some people will be offended no matter what

Making jokes about personal trauma can be a helpful coping mechanism

Keeping a positive attitude after losing fingers

No one can tell you how to cope with trauma

Humorous support for woodworker’s amputation joke

Laughing through adversity: Coping with humor.

Laughing at our own scars is the best medicine

Using humor to cope with trauma is valid and personal. NTA.

Finding humor in tough situations can be a coping mechanism NTA

Humorous comment on self-expression and acceptance.

Humorous comment on using humor as coping mechanism.

Keeping a sense of humor after losing fingers in accident

Empathetic comment supports humor as coping mechanism for disability.

Joking about own disability: Is it okay? NTA says yes

Turning a tragedy into humor: accepting and embracing physical scars.

Politely declining personal questions with humor

Amputees are allowed to make light of their injuries

Laughing through trauma: coping mechanism or inappropriate?

Laughing through tragedy: Woodworker keeps positive outlook after accident

Own your experience and don’t let anyone judge you

Joking about his injury is his coping mechanism. NTA

Making light of a serious situation can help cope.

Losing fingers but not humor – NTA’s hilarious take

Woodworker’s sense of humor after losing fingers applauded

Amusing comment about dealing with missing fingers and comedian Dave Allen.