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6 Ways Uncontrolled Emotions Can Cost You in Your Divorce
Divorce is a journey filled with peaks and valleys, twists and turns, and emotions that often run high. As I reflect on my own divorce journey, vivid memories flood my mind, moments brimming with intense feelings that seemed to overwhelm every aspect of my life.
One particular memory stands out. About a month after we separated, I received a phone call from my ex. Words were exchanged, and in a moment of sheer frustration and anger, I found myself screaming into the phone like a wild animal. I had suppressed years of emotions, and it all erupted to the surface at once.
Unfortunately, instead of a resolution, my outburst only fueled further conflict.
"I'm So Angry at My Ex": Why It Happens and How to Manage Divorce Anger
We are closing out the final week of January, a month often called "Divorce Month" because of the spike in filings and the end of holiday truces. If you entered this year hoping for a "fresh start" but find yourself feeling more consumed by rage than peace, you are not alone. The reality of high-conflict divorce can quickly derail New Year’s resolutions.
A month after I left my toxic marriage, I found myself sitting in my car, screaming at my ex on my cell phone. I was so done. with the marriage, with everything I’d endured. Did this outburst help the separation process? Not at all. Did he deserve my anger? Absolutely.