Anger can be kindling — just enough heat to keep us alive.
But if we hold onto it too long, or feed it with too much air, it hollows us out instead.
Sometimes we don’t know until we’re already burned.
But if we can feel the scars, we survived it.
Pause here. Breathe.
What do you wish someone had said to you during a similar time?
Feeling overwhelmed? Try this grounding tool:
- 5 things you can see
- 4 things you can touch
- 3 things you can hear
- 2 things you can smell
- 1 thing you can taste
This can help bring you back to the present.
If you need a break, you can also try breathing exercises here.