My kids found me in the family tree. I was hanging there for hours.
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Explanation
The joke plays on the double meaning of "hanging in the family tree." It can literally mean being in a tree, but it's also a metaphor for depression and suicidal thoughts. The humor comes from the dark and unexpected twist of finding the person "hanging" there, which can refer to suicide. The family tree is a symbol of history and ancestry, so the joke also puts a depressing twist on that as well.