Anger Quote by Susan J. Elliott
““After a breakup, anger is an appropriate reaction. When something has been taken away, people feel angry. While feeling the anger is okay, acting on the anger is not. You can and should acknowledge your anger, own your anger, write about your anger, and talk about your anger. Eventually it will dissipate. What you should not do is act out or lash out in anger. That is not okay. If you try to repress your anger because you think that it is “unacceptable” or “bad” or “wrong,” it will manifest itself in other ways. Some people refuse to acknowledge anger, so they go through life taking it out on other people, irritated all the time, prone to bad moods, and generally being foul and bitter. These are all variations of unexpressed anger. If you have been going through life in an unexplained sour mood, you may have anger issues.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dance of Anger, Susan J. Elliott, 1998
Acknowledging anger is healthy; suppressing it leads to hidden resentment and negative behavior. Expressing it constructively helps it fade.
In simple terms: Feel anger, express it safely, let it pass.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and process anger instead of acting on it.
Themes
emotional health
self-awareness
communication
Mood
reflective
calm
empathetic
Type
advice
self‑help
psychological
When to use this quote
- breakup recovery
- conflict resolution
- personal therapy
- stress management
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional regulation
catharsis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you safely express anger?
- What habits help prevent bottled‑up resentment?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing anger can cause deeper psychological issues if not addressed.
