Angry People-Stories from the World of Anger Management
I’ve decided to start a series of posts entitled Angry People-Stories from the World of Anger Management. It is my desire that anyone struggling with anger will find hope and releif as they read these posts.
Now that you know
If you are reading this blog you have come to the realization that either you or someone you know has a problem with anger. Or maybe someone you know sent you this link. Chances are they know and you know you have an anger problem. You may be patting yourself on the back because of this new- found self -realization. Now you know that you are one of the many angry people in the world today. Don’t get too cocky. Knowing you have a problem is just the beginning.
One of my favorite childhood cartoons was G.I. Joe. After each episode the narrator would provide some informative tip for children, like stay off of drugs, stay in school, etc. This segment of the cartoon would emphatically end with the statement, “Now you know and knowing is half the battle!” Well, you may be reading this blog because you have hurt someone you love due to your anger: You may be at the brink of divorce. You may be facing a criminal court proceeding; Maybe, you are in a financial dilemma because of your anger. Consequently you know you have a problem, but remember, knowing this is only half the battle. This blog is designed to encourage you and equip you to finish the fight.
WARNING
Now, before you read another word of this blog I feel the need to warn you. Whenever you receive information in life, you will be tested on that information. That is just how life is. These tests often come fast and furious. So get ready. An anger test is on the way. You should expect to be cut off in traffic. Prepare for your bathroom plumbing to back up. Beware of your significant other who is just waiting to sit you down to tell you how no good you are. By all means do not avoid these tests! A test is the only way to prove to yourself and others that you have not only acquired knowledge on how to handle your anger but the wisdom to apply it in a variety of situations. You can use each test as a stepping- stone to your freedom from the pit of anger.
