“If you see a man crying he is wondering how he got there and most likely it’s a bad place.” I came across this statement and in reflection, it made so much sense. “The best moments in reading are when you come across something, a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things that […]

“My second son is too emotional” she said. What do you mean by emotional? I asked. “He cries too often” She responded. “Let him cry” I said. “No, he needs to toughen up he is a man” She said. I have always had a different opinion when it comes to allowing men or boys express […]

Is there someone that you wish you never met? Early this week I noted one of my connection on social media who woke up to a series of posts. Though no specific person was targeted you could sense anger, betrayal and bitterness. Whether that was the best way to express herself or not is debatable. […]

It can be very difficult when someone you care about is experiencing problems with anger – especially if they sometimes direct their anger towards you, others close to them or themselves. Just because someone seems very angry, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will become violent or abusive. But if this does happen, the most […]

When was the last time that you really lost it? Was it when your child crossed the road and nearly missed being run down or when you were rejected for a job you thought you deserved? Anger is a powerful emotion and releasing the pressure that builds inside you is often essential. But if anger […]

I came across a friend who looked a bit disappointed after an encounter with an office administrator in a public office. He had been to that office twice before. He met a certain officer who explained all the required documentation for him to access a certain service. On the first visit he actually even met […]