Anger Archives

Anger is a healthy emotion.

When you feel anger, what you do with the excess energy is all-important. Harness your anger to move towards your goals and dreams. Anger at ex-partners, anger at the state of the world, anger at a shitty manager, each is like little charging station to increase your blood pressure. Use that pressure to move your plans forward. Don’t look back in regret. Leave those people in the dust. Anger informs your soul. Listen to what hurts. And then, learn to move forward out of what is making you angry towards things that make you happy.

Suppressed anger leads to health issues, depression, rage, and addiction. By building a healthy response to your anger, you can begin to move your life towards happiness and contentment. Your anger towards someone else is YOUR issue. Let it go. Move onward and upward.

Toxic anger is like drinking poison and hoping it kills the other person. It’s only going to make you sick. Unresolved anger is not good for you or any of the people around you. Let go of your anger. Use anger for good.

Divorce in America – The Infographic

how many marriages end in divorce in america

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 3, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

The divorce statistics in America are staggering. Almost half of all marriages end in divorce. Here are some numbers to consider.

Mom’s Entitlement After Divorce: Understanding Parental Alienation

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 2, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Love Married Life Money Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

In some twisted way, my ex-wife assumed that she was the better parent and thus more entitled to the child support, the house, and the kids' care and feeding. As a good dad, this was just her assumption. Today, her assumption wound probably be supported by state family law. But, I believe times are changing.

The First Holiday Season As a Single Dad: Stepping Into the Void

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 26, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Love Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

How do you reconcile being removed from the typical family Christmas? How do you deal with the 22 days a month that you have little or no contact with your children? How do you afford ANY Christmas presents when you're struggling to buy gas?

The Approaching Storm Before the Divorce: It Wasn’t One Thing

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 22, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Single-Dad

I'll stay out of her business and assessing her state of mind. But there's a good bit of the story that is left out when I take this repose about my divorce. It was a good thing given the toxic circumstances of my crumbling marriage. So in that respect, yes, she did us all a favor. But let's dig a bit deeper to see where things went foul.

Rebirth of the Divorced Dad Advocate and Compassionate Co-Parent

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 20, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

I am pro-mom, but I'm more pro-family. If we agree to have kids it's 50/50 forever. Anything less, and I would not have agreed to have kids in the first place.

I Know My Depression Frightens You: It’s Okay, We’re In This Together

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 1, 2019
Post category:Anger Depression Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Do you get frustrated when you're not in the highly-functional and kicking-ass zone? I am happiest when I'm in the 6's and 7's. But I'm learning to love myself even when I'm in the 3's.

Humans of Divorce: Fear of Being Alone, Again

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 30, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

I loved the family routine. I loved being their dad. I knew I was going to crash when I was no longer welcome in my own home. I knew depression was weeks away. I knew there was very little I could do to stop the sadness freight train that is divorce.

Let’s Talk About Masculinity: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 26, 2019
Post category:Anger Health and Fitness Relationships self-awareness

We can't start by emasculating ourselves or our male children. The battle of the sexes is not really a battle, it should be a dance. Let's refine our dance moves, set the music to a tempo we like, and get along in new and better ways.