Posted by Dinah on January 16, 2003, at 20:53:21
In reply to Re: anger and control, posted by Noa on January 16, 2003, at 20:12:05
Yes, that fear is why I cling to control. My parents were big into loud rages and my mother rarely spanked me but when she did she was out of control. So feeling out of control anger frightens me into control. Besides, maintaining my control when my mother lost hers drove her crazy. :)
I do do the crying too, but in different circumstances, usually more shame than anger. I got a traffic ticket once and had to sit and cry for a half hour.
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