The article highlights the often misunderstood nature of anger, emphasizing that it is not inherently negative but a protective emotion that alerts us to boundary violations. Many individuals have been conditioned from childhood to suppress their anger, leading to confusion and emotional inauthenticity. The author encourages recognizing different forms of anger, particularly protective anger, which serves as a biological response to perceived threats. By validating and understanding our anger, we can reconnect with our emotional selves and use anger constructively.
Not all anger is destructive; when understood, it becomes an adaptive emotion that helps us maintain integrity and respond to boundary violations.
Childhood experiences often teach us that anger is unacceptable, leading to suppression and confusion, which can impact emotional authenticity in adulthood.
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