Managing Anger When a Monster Ravages Your Family
Irma Bryant observed early on how anger could devastate relationships.
By Irma Bryant
I am an extremely calm person. One might assume that nothing disrupts my sense of calm. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Unbeknownst to many, I am a passionate, loving, and considerate person who has learned how to pick my battles. That is not to say that I have never lost my temper but now, my demeanor is more reserved and relaxed, much to the chagrin of the eight million individuals in New York City who try to get me riled up during my daily commute.
Some may assume that kindness equals weakness, and anger equals strength. Although the world is a covert advocate for anger and violence, it is apt to assume that the one who speaks the loudest yields the most power, prestige, position, and followers — -either in real life or social media platforms — — and those who are quiet have a limited view of reality. Being an angry person does not garner respect; only fear. I have discovered that anger’s eloquence is not the best advocate for pain and grief.
I am a Brooklyn, New York native and had the pleasure of being reared by my mother and father. My father worked full-time and my mother stayed home to raise my sister and me. The fact that my…
