Women and Anger: The Pressure of Unexpressed Emotions
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Women and Anger: The Pressure of Unexpressed Emotions

From a young age, many women learn to hide feelings of disappointment, irritation, and anger to conform to expectations of being "good" or "pleasant." When anger and other valid human emotions go unexpressed, the results often leave us feeling out of alignment with who we are and how we want to be showing up in the world.

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Postpartum Rage: Navigating Overwhelming Anger and Finding Your Calm
Jen Reisinger Jen Reisinger

Postpartum Rage: Navigating Overwhelming Anger and Finding Your Calm

Postpartum rage can feel startling. You might notice that you’re more irritable than usual, easily triggered by small inconveniences, or experiencing bursts of anger that feel disproportionate to the situation. You may find yourself shouting, slamming doors, or feeling an intense wave of fury that seems to come out of nowhere. It’s common to feel confused, ashamed, or even frightened by these outbursts, especially when they don’t align with the image of the calm, nurturing mother you may feel pressured to embody.

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Navigating the Identity Shift of Motherhood: A Therapist’s Perspective on the Complex Postpartum Journey
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Navigating the Identity Shift of Motherhood: A Therapist’s Perspective on the Complex Postpartum Journey

Dive into an overview of the complex changes that occur along the postpartum journey. We have some ideas of how postpartum life may feel, but the major internal transformational shifts can feel surprising and overwhelming. Explore understanding postpartum mood disorders such as postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.

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