Mary T. Kelly

Mary T. Kelly

The Secret life of Anger

I remember the first time I was punished for being angry. I had already been brainwashed with the notion that anger was a bad thing. Anger was to be ignored, pushed away, and most importantly, anger was not "lady-like".


I was in fourth grade and playing basketball with my little sister. I can't quite remember what my sister did that provoked my anger, but I think it had something to do with her hogging the ball. Yes, she had been possessive of that ball and finally, in total desperation and frustration I yelled, "You Jerk!

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