The article explores the author's personal journey from living with suppressed anger, rooted in a conservative upbringing and a brief, unhappy arranged marriage, to finding empowerment through boxing. Despite cultural barriers that complicate traditional methods of processing emotions, boxing becomes a therapeutic outlet, allowing the author to channel their bottled-up energy into resilience and self-confidence. This shift not only alters the author’s relationship with their anger but also offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by individuals from similar cultural backgrounds when addressing personal struggles.
Most importantly, discovering boxing became a powerful channel for my bottled-up rage. It transformed my anger into strength and resilience, altering my relationship with myself.
The cultural context of my upbringing made addressing my anger complex. I realized that grappling with these emotions alone would not help but was often a solitary journey.
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