Life has a funny way of humbling us, doesn’t it? Some of my most embarrassing moments have turned into the biggest laughs—and honestly, some of my favorite stories to tell.

One moment in particular stands out: the Depends saga. Yes, adult diapers. Let me set the stage. I started out crying a lot because I needed to wear them. At home, my husband had to remind me endlessly to pull down my gown or dress because, apparently, my Depends kept peeking out. I was mortified. I ugly cried about it more days than I’d like to admit.

I mean, picture this: me, tucking everything into those diapers, rolling around with my walker, trying to keep some shred of dignity. It felt like the height of humiliation. But who knew that embarrassment would follow me right out the door?

One day, after a doctor’s appointment, I was walking outside, feeling pretty good. People were honking their horns and staring, and for a brief moment, I thought, Wow, a girl with a walker is turning heads! What a confidence booster!

But that confidence didn’t last long. A kind woman walked up to me and said, “Honey, you need to pull your dress down.”

That’s right my entire dress was tucked into the back of my Depends. I was mortified. I quickly yanked it out and wanted to disappear. But then, something surprising happened. I laughed. Not just a chuckle I laughed out loud, and it filled me with joy.

What started as a deeply embarrassing moment became a highlight reel in my life. I share it with others now because it’s a reminder not to take myself too seriously. Laughing at yourself is freeing. It helps you see yourself as you truly are human, flawed, and wonderfully imperfect. It’s not about being better than anyone; it’s about leveling the playing field and finding joy in the messiest moments.

Now, I embrace those moments of humor, even in difficult times. Laughing at life makes me enjoy the moment I’m in, no matter how awkward or challenging it might be. Because, let’s face it life is just better when you can laugh at yourself.