Help for Parents Coping with Divorce, Adoption, Teenager and Relationship Issues

Controlling anger begins with understanding yourself.  When we choose to get mad, and it is a choice, we are letting the words or actions of another control us.  That lack of control of anger throws us into crisis.  We or other family members are in harm’s way. 
Never underestimate the damage or danger that uncontrolled anger can bring.
Of [...]

By Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: Anger Management sounds so easy.  Like ordering fast food, let’s just have some.  Actually, it’s a lifestyle, and because of that, anger management takes time to learn and “grow.”  This fresh new attitude can be created with desire and determination.  It bears wonderful fruit.  The comfort zone that develops is so “good” [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook
“Do you have someone close to you who is in grief?  Are you struggling trying to talk to those in pain? I know you want to help. Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing much.  Please avoid giving well meaning advice.  Listen.  Make comforting sounds.  Hug or don’t hug.  Be there.  Say [...]

by Marisue Alsobrook 
When you understand more about anger, it’s easier to control it.  And we must.  Anger can push you towards solutions, or destroy everything in its path.  What is your choice? 
Just the facts!  Plus, a few suggestions!

Anger is:

one of your emotions, along with happiness, sadness and fear.

a completely normal, usually healthy emotion that [...]

“Anger can be the fuel for change.  It’s a natural emotion.  On the other hand, unfocused and uncontrolled anger can destroy and give lasting pain.  The power to hurt others seems to permeate our society. 
In our daily relationships, we can bring about change with less drama and more caring and listening.  The opinions and feelings of others need to [...]

“Some of us have a mountain to climb that others around us don’t even have a clue about how to handle.  If they want to help, they don’t know how, which can cause them instead, to do nothing.  Helplessness makes us angry.  Grief can overpower us with anger.  We’ve got to put the brakes on, and [...]