Unpacking Anger
Anger often misdirects itself, as seen in the struggle to confront feelings towards family members involved in trauma. Instead of addressing the legitimate rage towards the father and the complexities surrounding the mother, the focus shifts inward, leading to self-blame and guilt. This internal conflict highlights the difficulty of processing emotions tied to protective instincts and the desire to maintain an idealized view of loved ones.In this clip
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550: Conscience Contorted by Dad’s Abuse Unreported | Feedback Friday
Related Questions
How do Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi suggest dealing with trauma in episode 723: Should I Relive the Drama of Childhood Trauma? | Feedback Friday and the clip Sibling Sexual Abuse, considering the context of episode 720: Should You Confess You Know He's Not Your Dad? | Feedback Friday?
Can you provide some insights on how to address the feelings stemming from childhood experiences with my father, who tortured and abandoned my mother and me? I often feel that these experiences are the reason I overthink and have deep thoughts. This question relates to the episode 714: How "Real" Is a Dad Who Denies You Exist? | Feedback Friday, the clip Seeking Biological Father, the episode AMP #192 Emily Fletcher On Healthier Relationships And Happier Lives, the clip Healing Childhood Anger, the episode Psychotherapist's Hacks on How to Change Your Life | Lori Gottlieb on Impact Theory, and the episode 440: Dr. Ari Langdon on Working Through Trauma & Understanding the Mind/Body Connection.
What is generally meant by a feeling of not being allowed to exist, and does that tie into being a younger sibling and having an overly angry parent?