The Fire We Can’t Hold (Weekly Recovery Reflection)
When we grip our anger, it grips us back.
Quote
“Holding onto anger is like clutching a burning coal — you are the one who gets burned.” — adapted from the Buddha
My Thoughts
Anger is a natural and necessary emotion — it tells us when something isn’t right. But in recovery, we learn that holding onto anger is different from feeling it. Feeling anger helps us name the wound; holding it keeps the wo…
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