Over the past several years, I’ve noticed a pattern with some of my clients in recovery. It cuts across political parties, belief systems, and personal backgrounds. When people become deeply immersed in politics—especially through social media—something often begins to shift. Emotional regulation weakens. Anxiety increases. Anger becomes more accessible. And for some, sobriety quietly startsContinue reading “Politically Right or Sober”
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Anger vs Rage
Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions we carry. Many of us grew up in homes where anger was either explosive or forbidden, so we learned to fear it, ignore it, or shut it down. But anger itself isn’t the problem. In fact, anger is one of the most important signals in the emotionalContinue reading “Anger vs Rage”