“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.”
–Gloria Steinem
Anger has deep roots in survival—it fuels fight or flight when facing danger. But how we handle it is shaped by family, culture, and social influences.
Some people explode, some hold it in until they burst, and others suppress it, causing mental, emotional, or physical strain.
How do you deal with anger?
Eat it, bury it, explode with it—or something else?
Traditionally, men were taught anger was acceptable, while women were pressured to swallow it, transforming it into more acceptable emotions. While these influences shape how you experience anger, you can also learn to express anger differently.
Choosing How to Express Anger
Anger exists on a spectrum—from mild irritation to full rage. You can learn how to recognize and manage angry feelings.
Working with anger is often part of healing anxiety, trauma, addiction, or disordered eating. I use cognitive, emotional, somatic, cultural, and spiritual techniques, tailored to each person’s needs.
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