This is incredibly powerful. There’s so much truth here about how silence, when rooted in self-respect rather than control, becomes a boundary. One that doesn’t ask for permission or offer explanation. It’s the hard-won result of clarity, inner work, and refusing to keep handing your emotional energy to people who’ve proven they won’t protect it. Thank you for putting words to the strength that comes from disengaging with dignity.
You may be silent, but you still have so very much anger internalized. This anger comes out so strong in your post. I was the same about my Dad years ago, and it took a few years of group and one-on-one therapy to deal. Please consider letting out that anger in a safe way before it consumes you. The first step is admitting it is there. Namaste.
The anger is justified. I know it's hurtful to myself. This blog will tell the story of how I deal with it. Anger has power in it. Anger at the correct people. I wanted my anger to be experienced in this writing. But it's only a small part of the whole.
There’s a whirlwind of emotions, actions and reactions—made all the more ominous by the shift in font. One can’t help but notice that anger, though reflected in many faces, was never truly internalized. Anger toward someone or something is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.
I hear you. I still stand by what I say. It's true that I have lots of anger. I used to be far angrier. And, I still find myself having to deal with a range of people. Some of whom are clinically insane. I developed a powerful skillset that other people can benefit from. Forgiveness is my task at hand. It is a complex one which I take seriously.
Amigo, you are not alone. I truly believe we all navigate our emotions the best way we know how. Bravo for putting yours into essay form—no easy task. For what it’s worth, I often remind myself: it’s not just about what others say or express to me, but how I choose to receive it and respond.
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The best revenge is to not be like that
This is incredibly powerful. There’s so much truth here about how silence, when rooted in self-respect rather than control, becomes a boundary. One that doesn’t ask for permission or offer explanation. It’s the hard-won result of clarity, inner work, and refusing to keep handing your emotional energy to people who’ve proven they won’t protect it. Thank you for putting words to the strength that comes from disengaging with dignity.
You may be silent, but you still have so very much anger internalized. This anger comes out so strong in your post. I was the same about my Dad years ago, and it took a few years of group and one-on-one therapy to deal. Please consider letting out that anger in a safe way before it consumes you. The first step is admitting it is there. Namaste.
The anger is justified. I know it's hurtful to myself. This blog will tell the story of how I deal with it. Anger has power in it. Anger at the correct people. I wanted my anger to be experienced in this writing. But it's only a small part of the whole.
Writing it out is an excellent way to deal with anger, and you are correct that writing is only a small part of dealing.
There’s a whirlwind of emotions, actions and reactions—made all the more ominous by the shift in font. One can’t help but notice that anger, though reflected in many faces, was never truly internalized. Anger toward someone or something is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.
Looking forward to your next! Best.
I hear you. I still stand by what I say. It's true that I have lots of anger. I used to be far angrier. And, I still find myself having to deal with a range of people. Some of whom are clinically insane. I developed a powerful skillset that other people can benefit from. Forgiveness is my task at hand. It is a complex one which I take seriously.
Amigo, you are not alone. I truly believe we all navigate our emotions the best way we know how. Bravo for putting yours into essay form—no easy task. For what it’s worth, I often remind myself: it’s not just about what others say or express to me, but how I choose to receive it and respond.
It’s a way for me to control what follows.
Best.