The following blog posts all touch on the topic of anger:
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April 23, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 3/15/09)
Beating up myself: Should I leave therapy? No way I’m apologizing for lying as a kid to protect myself
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June 15, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 4/7/09)
A trapped tiger: Ponderings about healthy expression of emotion
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June 26, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 4/13/09)
Lashing out in anger: I have a need to be violently expressive in a safe way
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June 29, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 4/14/09)
Stuck in an angry place: Physically frozen
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July 19, 2008
(Posted to the blog on 4/24/09)
Maybe I’m high maintenance: My attack was unnecessarily hurtful, but my point is still valid
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August 6, 2008 – 4am
(Posted to the blog on 5/6/09)
No new resolution or progress: I’m no longer benefiting from therapy, I won’t be back
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February 1, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 6/22/09)
Feeling disrespected: I give the members of my accountability group a piece of my mind
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February 2, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 6/24/09)
Lack of commitment: I give the members of my accountability group another piece of my mind
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February 10, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 6/25/09)
In search of a way through: Continued difficulty dealing with my emotions motivates me to find another therapist
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March 9, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 7/13/09)
Unable to protect myself: Looking at my priorities; Why am I defensive in therapy sessions? What triggers my emotional nosedives?
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March 17, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 7/21/09)
Ants take over: I need to “just talk” without interruption; I am not able to stay positive; I think anger can be good
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April 1, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/2/09)
Omitting important information: The same handsome man is showing even more interest in me; I am fighting a sense of being controlled by my therapist
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April 4, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/9/09)
Being realistic or cynical?: My new beau leaves me high and dry
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April 17, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/18/09)
How I really feel: I give myself permission to write down what I REALLY feel about Dr. Barb
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April 18, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 8/20/09)
Peace out, man: I turn my anger in onto myself
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May 30, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 9/1/09)
What do I feel?: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – feelings
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 5
(Posted to the blog on 9/21/09)
Lasting effects – Part 5: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – sexuality, compulsive behaviors
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June 15-17, 2009 – Part 9
(Posted to the blog on 9/30/09)
Lasting effects – Part 9: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – sleep, will to live, expression of emotions
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June 26, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/16/09)
Putting names to the faces: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – dissociation
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July 9, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 10/30/09)
One journey with many steps: Book study – “Courage to Heal” – the stages of healing
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July 20, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 11/24/09)
Blame it on the blister: Just hours after completing a glorious hike, I spin out of control into dark self-destruction
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READER INPUT
(Posted to the blog on 12/4/09)
Reader Input – Nose dives: Discussion on the causes and prevention of emotional nose dives
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July 27, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 12/9/09)
Going in circles: The thought of saying affirmations triggers me
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July 30, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 12/11/09)
A possible paradigm shift: My self-destructive behaviors are starting to abate
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August 20, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 1/1/10)
Jumbo tools of sex: My sexuality is broken and I’m disconnected from my gender
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August 26, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 1/7/10)
Supportive and discreet friends: Appreciation for the support of my blogging friends
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September 6, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 1/11/10)
It pays to talk: I resolve a major conflict with one of my housemates
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GUEST POST
(Posted to the blog on 1/13/10)
Guest Post: Dangers of Meditation: Meditation can be beneficial for post-trauma healing
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READER INPUT
(Posted to the blog on 2/3/10)
Reader Input – Getting heard: How do you make sure you are being heard?
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October 18, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 2/5/10)
Holding them responsible: If my parents loved me so much, why did they abuse me?
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October 24, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 2/9/10)
Keeping promises: Anger about people not keeping their promises to me
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GUEST POST
(Posted to the blog on 2/10/10)
Guest Post – PTSD (Power) Balance: Finding balance by feeding your joy
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October 25, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 2/11/10)
Honest but selfish: I don’t fault my ex-husband for being honest
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November 2, 2009 – 6pm
(Posted to the blog on 2/15/10)
Bending over and . . . Things with my housemates get really bad
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November 3, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 2/16/10)
Just don’t tear it down! I’m not asking people to do my work for me, I just want them to support me as I’m trying to make progress
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November 4, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 2/18/10)
Repeat performances: How can I feel safe when I’m always fighting to protect my boundaries
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November 6, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 2/19/10)
Five steps backward: Stuck in depression, not wanting to continue living
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November 7, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 2/22/10)
Words from cooler heads: Posts from other blogs that look at suicide and perfectionism
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READER INPUT
(Posted to the blog on 2/24/10)
Reader Input – Asking for apologies: When is it appropriate to ask someone to apologize?
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November 15, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 2/26/10)
Stabbing pain: Remembering a gynecology appointment that left me feeling violated
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November 26, 2009 (9pm)
(Posted to the blog on 3/8/10)
Am I ready to look in the mirror? A book with clinical photos showing physiological effects of sexual abuse
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READER INPUT
(Posted to the blog on 4/1/10)
Reader Input – Who are you? How do you go about learning the “real deal” about yourself or someone else?
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December 16, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 4/8/10)
I must be too nice! Maybe people shit on me because I’m too accommodating
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December 17, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 4/9/10)
Anger towards God: Being brave enough to voice my feelings towards God
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December 25, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 4/16/10)
So much for interpersonal boundaries: My sister and I face off in the middle of the night
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December 29, 2009
(Posted to the blog on 4/19/10)
A welcome contrast: Glad to be back home and in the new studio
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January 4, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 4/23/10)
Uncomfortable stimuli: Ways I can respond to triggering situations
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January 5, 2010 – Part 2
(Posted to the blog on 4/27/10)
Something I must do – Part 2: I’m still angry at Mark
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January 5, 2010 – Part 3
(Posted to the blog on 4/28/10)
Something I must do – Part 3: The delicate balance between feeling safe and being challenged
January 7, 2010 – 3pm – Part 2
(Posted to the blog on 5/5/10)
This day finally arrived – Part 2: An uncomfortable mirror exercise
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January 7, 2010 – 10pm
(Posted to the blog on 5/10/10)
Desire for solace: Will I be able to preserve the sanctity and solace of my studio?
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January 8, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 5/11/10)
The old compliance thing: I give myself permission to walk away, if needed
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January 9, 2010 – evening
(Posted to the blog on 5/14/10)
Figuring out my own way: I have to accept I won’t ever be understood by Mark
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January 13, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 5/20/10)
The pain of dealing with people: Everyday interaction with people can be difficult
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January 17, 2010 – 8pm
(Posted to the blog on 5/24/10)
Please stop spinning: Feeling overwhelmed by flashbacks and triggering
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January 18, 2010 – noon
(Posted to the blog on 5/25/10)
Accusations of sabotage: My therapist sends an aggressive email to me
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January 18, 2010 – 1pm
(Posted to the blog on 5/27/10)
An attempt at cleaning it up: Trying to explain how I’m not sabotaging our therapy process
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January 18, 2010 – 11pm
(Posted to the blog on 5/31/10)
This must be the end: Maybe I’m capable of only attracting assholes
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January 19, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 6/1/10)
No way in hell – well, maybe: I’ll talk to my therapist only if he apologizes
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January 20, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 6/3/10)
Resigned to reality: The best I can hope for is to understand his postion
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January 21, 2010 – Part 1
(Posted to the blog on 6/4/10)
Session deux – Part 1: Rough start to our second therapy session
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January 21, 2010 – Part 2
(Posted to the blog on 6/7/10)
Session deux – Part 2: Uncovering the reason why my therapist keeps violating the religion boundary
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January 21, 2010 – Part 3
(Posted to the blog on 6/8/10)
Session deux – Part 3: Questioning what it means to dissociate
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January 22, 2010 – Part 1
(Posted to the blog on 6/10/10)
Sorting through it all – Part 1: Is it a deal-breaker that my therapist doesn’t believe me?
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January 22, 2010 – Part 2
(Posted to the blog on 6/11/10)
Sorting through it all – Part 2: Anger and apologies
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January 23, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 6/15/10)
It shouldn’t be this hard: The pros and cons of continuing with Mark
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January 30, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 6/18/10)
What I really want: I really want Mark to stop talking and start listening
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February 4, 2010 – Part 1
(Posted to the blog on 6/23/10)
Session trois – Part 1: Both Mark and I have tender spots in our psyches
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February 4, 2010 – Part 3
(Posted to the blog on 6/25/10)
Session trois – Part 3: Curtailing unnecessary lectures
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February 4, 2010 – Part 4
(Posted to the blog on 6/28/10)
Session trois – Part 4: This therapeutic relationship works because of the conflict
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February 5, 2010 – noon – Part 1
(Posted to the blog on 6/29/10)
Unlocking the mystery – Part 1: When I get triggered, I lock up
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February 5, 2010 – noon – Part 2
(Posted to the blog on 6/30/10)
Unlocking the mystery – Part 2: Sometimes my therapist responds to my being triggered with skilled supported, sometimes with less effective ways
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February 5, 2010 – noon – Part 3
(Posted to the blog on 7/1/10)
Unlocking the mystery – Part 3: Sometimes my therapist becomes aggressive in response to my being triggered
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February 5, 2010 – 1pm
(Posted to the blog on 7/2/10)
Melting down – 1pm: I realize he is not going to hear me no matter how hard I try to be heard
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February 5, 2010 – 5pm
(Posted to the blog on 7/5/10)
Melting down – 5pm: Maybe I’m beyond help
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February 5, 2010 – 7pm
(Posted to the blog on 7/6/10)
Melting down – 7pm: What if I quit trying to talk to people who aren’t willing to listen?
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February 6, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 7/9/10)
The meltdown exposes gold: I feel a physical and spiritual shift in my body
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February 7, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 7/12/10)
We speak the truth: What it means to hold my parents responsible
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February 15, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 7/14/10)
Hopeful thinking: What if I set aside what I know to be true about men?
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February 16, 2010 – Part 2
(Posted to the blog on 7/19/10)
Finding my voice – Part 2: My therapist’s behavior is hurtful in a number of ways
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February 16, 2010 – Part 4
(Posted to the blog on 7/21/10)
Finding my voice – Part 4: Most of all, I need to be heard
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February 16, 2010 – Part 5
(Posted to the blog on 7/22/10)
Finding my voice – Part 5: All the reasons I keep trying to make it work with Mark
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February 17, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 7/23/10)
Giving language to my terror: I’m finally able to document my dream about rape
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February 27, 2010 – Part 3
(Posted to the blog on 8/4/10)
Truth keeps flowing – Part 3: A pattern of selecting men who are not emotionally available
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February 27, 2010 – Part 4
(Posted to the blog on 8/5/10)
Truth keeps flowing – Part 4: Complaints about my relationships
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February 27, 2010 – Part 5
(Posted to the blog on 8/6/10)
Truth keeps flowing – Part 5: My family doesn’t support me
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March 3, 2010
(Posted to the blog on 8/11/10)
Neurotic enabling: Trying to understand neurotic behavior inevitably fosters enabling
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March 4, 2010 – noon – Part 1
(Posted to the blog on 8/12/10)
He leads the way – Part 1: The state of my relationships
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March 4, 2010 – noon – Part 2
(Posted to the blog on 8/13/10)
He leads the way – Part 2: The role men could play in my healing
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March 4, 2010 – noon – Part 3
(Posted to the blog on 8/16/10)
He leads the way – Part 3: Stupid therapy homework assignments
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March 4, 2010 – 1:30pm
(Posted to the blog on 8/18/10)
Beginning of the end – 1:30pm: Mark is a narcissistic, stubborn, prideful, lazy, arrogant son-of-a-bitch – and a really bad therapist
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