"...I am a time stretched woman struggling to keep up with hectic schedules looking for a way to reduce rage BEFORE it gets out of control..." apparently is becoming increasingly common.
More women it appears are surprised to learn they are angry. The article cited that the number of women being prosecuted for domestic violence has risen by 10 percent in the past 10 year. It also suggested that it was due to the increasing amount of pressure that was piled onto them today.
Are women overextended? Well perhaps more to the point are you feeling overextended.. to the point you are so busy you don't even have the time to check in on yourself... which can be a big cause of pent-up anger and frustration.. and before you know it the slightest thing sets you off... and you let fly this outburst... that is inappropriate... and catches your child or your partner completely by surprise... that makes you feel even worse because it is not seen as feminine but as something men do.
Some blame it on the increase in violence on TV... which is possible.. however there are effective ways to communicate that you are upset.. and that you understand this is the straw that broke the camels.. and that you may have let it build up for too long... but its all just been catching up.. it is all a bit much for you right now... and enough is enough.
BUT WAIT a second... Think back.. Were we ever taught how to communicate our emotions in a way to get heard, understood, listened to.
When were we ever taught to communicate our anger, frustration, disappointment at our increasing weight and vanishing esteem in a way we felt heard, understood NOT loaded with more work, guilt, hurt, deeper pain in a world where only 1 in 100 women believe they are beautiful?
