01/11/2026
My therapist told me "Anger is the part of yourself that loves you the most. It knows when you are being mistreated, neglected, disrespected. It signals that you have to take a step out of a place that doesn't do you justice. It makes you aware that you need to leave a room, a job, a relationship, old patterns that don't work for you anymore. Learn to listen to your anger and make it your best friend. Then it'll leave." And that stuck with me forever.
It's a powerful perspective shift, isn't it? Anger's no longer this destructive force, but a protective mechanism, a call to action. It's telling you something's not aligning, and it's time to make a change.
I've found myself reflecting on this quote whenever I feel that familiar fire in my belly. What is my anger trying to tell me? What boundaries do I need to set? What changes do I need to make? It's become a guiding force, pushing me towards growth and self-awareness.
Your anger's not the enemy; it's a messenger, a catalyst for change. Listen to it, learn from it, and let it propel you forward.
