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Episode 3164:
Dr. Margaret Rutherford describes the three ways a family can model anger - as something to be avoided, as a tool for control and abuse, or as an emotion that can be named and discussed - and what each one teaches a child to do with anger as an adult. She explains that anger often marks a boundary being crossed rather than a loss of control, and that avoided conflict builds resentment in one partner while the other notices nothing at all. It closes on the only part of a family conflict anyone can actually change, which is their own planned response to it.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/anger-is-it-respected-avoided-or-abusive-in-your-life/
Quotes to ponder:
"Anger isn't violent in and of itself. The power of anger can be respected, and voiced respectfully."
"Anger that's avoided can lead to tremendous resentment and blind insensitivity."
"You can change your own behavior. That's it. That's what you have control over."
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