Anger often gets a bad rap. It's labeled as something to suppress, manage, or avoid — a destructive emotion that damages relationships and clouds judgment. But what if, instead of resisting it, your anger could be viewed as a guide leading you to something deeper?
Take Allison — a 38-year-old teacher who found herself increasingly uncomfortable with her growing resentment. One day, she confessed to her therapist: "I don't know what's wrong with me. My anger is at an all-time high. Everything triggers me these days — from my son leaving his dirty dishes in the sink to my boss assigning extra work without so much as a thank-you.”
Her therapist leaned in gently. “Can you describe your anger? How does it feel in your body?”