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Grief and Anger Contemplation and Journal Prompt

Added 2025-03-01 22:35:39 +0000 UTC

Anger is unresolved sadness down the road. I heard that said, and it resonated with me. In the video, I talk about several experiences that I had in childhood that left me with unresolved grief. I was not even aware how much anger I had stuffed until I briefly became a mom a few years ago. All that rage was triggered, and I went from an imploder to an exploder. This was extremely unnerving for me, and the self-deprecating was real. I had always considered myself to be very kind, loving, and patient. Learning to work through such a heavy layer of grief with my newly explosive personality has been challenging. However, with this new insight that rage is caused by unresolved grief, I have been able to tackle specific past moments that needed my attention. No longer spinning my wheels, millions of memories, there is a method, and I am relieved.

How to tackle your anger-

Begin by following the feeling. When you notice anger bubbling up, disregard the mind chatter and zone in on the sensations (feelings in the body) and see if you can intensify those feelings/emotions.

Then, when you feel super uncomfortable in the feeling, ask yourself When was the first time I felt this way?

Journal what comes up and see if you can make the connection to how it's related to the current situation.

In regards to grief, simply acknowledge the experience that comes up with compassion. Without needing to place blame or explain.

Then say aloud

That time when _________ felt _________ to me, and just becuase __________ doesn’t mean___________

Just answer these intuitively. Grief just wants to be recognized, and when you start practicing honoring grief, compassion grows and anger dissolves.