Grief Road

Reflections along the journey

Peggy Haymes Peggy Haymes

Hello Anger My Old Friend

Anger gives us the strength to stand and say, “No more.”

Anger gives us the power to find our voices that have been silenced too long.

Anger isn’t the problem. The problem is that when we are unable to express our anger safely, it doesn’t go away but rather goes underground and becomes rage, which is a destructive force. Sometimes we explode with anger, not because of any present anger but because of the old anger we have carried with us for far too long.

Anger isn’t the problem. The problem is that we are shamed for having anger and so want to send it away.In so doing, we miss out on whatever anger is trying to tell us.

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