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When Anger Isn’t Just Anger: How Men’s Emotions Show Up in Relationships Many men come to therapy because of anger — a fight that went too far, a partner who’s had enough, or a growing sense that life just feels out of control. Anger is often what gets noticed first, but it’s rarely the full story. The Message Beneath the Anger Anger is one of the few emotions that men are often taught they’re “allowed” to express. From a young age, many boys learn to suppress sadness, fear,

Anxiety and the Fear of Being Human: Reflections on The Denial of Death Anxiety is often treated as something to eliminate — a problem to fix, a feeling to quiet. But what if anxiety isn’t just a signal of danger or dysfunction? What if it’s a sign of something profoundly human: the struggle to make meaning in a world that doesn’t offer easy answers? The Restlessness Beneath the Surface In his Pulitzer Prize–winning book The Denial of Death , Ernest Becker suggests that our d

Many people move through life carrying invisible weight — memories, emotions, or experiences that quietly shape how they see themselves and the world. Trauma isn’t only about what happened; it’s also about how those experiences continue to affect your body, mind, and sense of safety long after the event has passed. As a trauma therapist in Birmingham, AL , I specialize in helping individuals find healing and relief through EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Repro