This post challenges some deeply held assumptions about emotional regulation. The idea that what we call “regulation” is often suppression, especially around anger, is both uncomfortable and illuminating. It’s striking how social conditioning teaches us to disconnect from certain emotions, not just for ourselves, but for others’ comfort.
This post challenges some deeply held assumptions about emotional regulation. The idea that what we call “regulation” is often suppression, especially around anger, is both uncomfortable and illuminating. It’s striking how social conditioning teaches us to disconnect from certain emotions, not just for ourselves, but for others’ comfort.
Uncomfortable and illuminating — I felt that.
Thanks Tiffany ;-)