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Anger Quote by Lysa TerKeurst

“Raw emotions - anger, frustration, bitterness, resentment - are the feelings we tend to hide from people we want to impress but spew on those we love the most.” quote by Lysa TerKeurst
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“Raw emotions - anger, frustration, bitterness, resentment - are the feelings we tend to hide from people we want to impress but spew on those we love the most.”

Lysa TerKeurst

About This Quote

Source Book: Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Unwanted, Lysa TerKeurst, 2020

We often conceal negative emotions from those we wish to impress, yet we may unleash them on loved ones, harming relationships.

In simple terms: Hide anger from strangers, vent at loved ones.

Key Takeaway

Practice honest, gentle expression of feelings.

Themes

vulnerability relationships emotional honesty

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

advice self‑help

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • workplace meetings
  • friend gatherings
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you share difficult feelings without hurting others?
  • What safe spaces can you create for honest emotion?
A Different Perspective

People may fear judgment, leading to suppression rather than healthy expression.

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