Anger Management Resource Blog: Latest Pages and Visitor Contributed Stories

Avoidance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:13:38 GMT

I came from an abusive childhood, I was abused, neglected and abandoned. I was alone and felt alone, worthless and deserving of the pain. Retrospectively,

Online Counseling By Dr. William DeFoore

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:06 GMT

Online counseling from Dr. William DeFoore is upbeat and focused on positive outcomes that meet your goals. Options include written responses to your stories, Skype sessions and telephone sessions.

Defiant Children

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:40:30 GMT

Defiant children are not bad kids, they just need understanding and firm limits so they feel loved and know where they stand.

Child Anger Management

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:13 GMT

Child anger management problems can be devastating to families and schools. Solutions are available here and now for parents, teachers and caregivers.

My Girlfriend Keeps Anger Emotions For Years, Abuses Me Emotionally, And I Can Be Explosive

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:04:29 GMT

Sorry for my English, I'm French. My girlfriend and I broke up a month ago, after a fight. She is 27, I am 37. We had been together for 15 months. So

Teenagers And Stress

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:13:38 GMT

Understand teenagers and stress, what causes it, and what you can do right now to make it better.

Anger Management Tests That Actually Help

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:41:50 GMT

These anger management tests will tell you where you stand and what you need to do next. Discover the severity and escalation patterns of your anger.

Father, Grandfather, Best Friend, Comforter, and Rock of Wisdom Lost, But Still Present: Grief and Gratitude

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:02:37 GMT

I lost my grandfather 3 months ago but I feel like I lost one of the greatest men in the world. I feel like I lost the greatest person in MY world. My

My Parents Don't Think I Have An Anger Problem But I Do

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:42:29 GMT

My name is Bonnie and I have been having some problems with my anger for a while now. At first I would beat up my sisters when I got mad at someone, and

My Husband Is Emotionally Abusing Me And Controlling All Of The Money

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:22:46 GMT

Dear Dr. DeFoore. My husband has physically abused me about a year ago. I have pictures of bruises and my children were witnesses to the violence. I

How Do I Deal With My 12 Year Old Lovely Beautiful Talented Angry Son?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:03:48 GMT

I have a wonderful son who is 12 years old, a middle child, with a younger brother and older sister, and he has recently acquired two younger step brothers.

Abusive Lady

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:11:19 GMT

So, here it goes. I'm pretty ashamed of myself in many ways. I grew up in a rather critical home as a kid. My mother would make comments about me watching

I'm Lost And Angry And I Want To Stop Arguing All Of The Time

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:47:33 GMT

I have friends, but I argue with them constantly. I have a family who loves me but I can't begin to describe how stupid and alone they make me feel.

I'm Only 12 And I Get Angry Over Little Things All Of The Time

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:25:55 GMT

Hi. I'm 12 and I get angry all the time. I get angry over small and silly things. I get angry and irritated when I'm alone and someone speaks to me.

I Have No Connection With This Man

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:11:53 GMT

I am so angry with my partner. We have been together for 8 years and have a child. He is not known to any of my relatives and he says the time has not

Why Am I So Angry At My Husband And My Children?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:45:34 GMT

My aunt & uncle raised me and both of them had drinking problems. Every night my uncle would come home and start to holler and yell at the two of us. We

If The News Makes You Angry Then Read This

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:23:25 GMT

At last, a web site and news feed that focuses on solutions instead of problems. A product of Ode Magazine, this is a sophisticated news program that will not make you angry or anxious.

How The Bully Became The Great Father

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:14:03 GMT

This is a great story by a wife and mom who got into an anger management program with her husband, and has renewed hope for her family. She is seeing him transform from bully to good father!

Who Is The Real Bully?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:34:16 GMT

My son is in grade 7 studying in a very good school. He is labelled as rude, abusive, disobedient, violent and a student with low intellectual ability.

My Husband Has Abused Me And My Children And I Am So Confused

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:19:34 GMT

Dear Dr DeFoore, I have been married 9 years but we have known each other 13 years. For 2 years before we got married my husband physically abused me

I Bottle Up My Anger And Then It Comes Out Uncontrollably

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:55:45 GMT

A lot of the times I bottle in my anger because I don't know how to express what I am feeling without being angry. When something happens in my life

Over 45 Years Old? Good News!

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:35:38 GMT

This article shows that if you're 45 or older, your brain is more positive and more resilient than younger brains. Good news about getting older--we can always use some of that!

I Want To Stop Allowing My Anger To Cause Verbal Abuse To My Partner

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:38:14 GMT

Hello Dr. DeFoore, Thank you for taking the time to read my scenario. I am a 34 yr old gay male and met the love of my life, a 30 yr old artist, two

Is It Me?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:02:21 GMT

I am not married. I have been with my boyfriend 8yrs been living with him now 4yrs. I have a 9yr old daughter and our 4yr old son. I work full time 8+

Take The New Anger Management Assessment

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:41:16 GMT

This online test gives you immediate results! Learn about your patterns of escalation--how far and how fast you go up the anger scale, and just how serious your anger issues are. And, find out what you can do about it.

I Need Some Advice After Being Separated From My Family

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:06:54 GMT

I loved your site first of all. But I have a problem that I need resolved. I have this roommate who has been with us for 15 months. She was only suppose

My Husband Had An Emotional Affair With Both His PA'S Over Two Years!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:30:40 GMT

My husband has cheated on me emotionally for the past two years. First with one PA for six months. He was getting far too close to her by the way he spoke

Take The New Anger Test

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:58:24 GMT

I just recently updated and improved the Anger Test. It is interactive, and gives you a rating of Severe, Serious, Moderate or Healthy. Take the test now!

13 Yr Old Step-Son And His Father Are Both Angry

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:44:30 GMT

My step-son has been acting out a lot, and we are at a loss of how to handle this. He is 13 years old, has a hearing disability, and does not speak English

The Bitter Woman - A Co-worker

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:34:30 GMT

I try to avoid any conversation with this person, other than hello because she is so negative, sneering, and basically unhappy. She is permitted to listen

My Wife Hates My Family

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:28:14 GMT

I write this with a heavy heart. We have been married for 11 years now and I must say my wife has never liked my family. She finds fault in every little

Boyfriend's Adult Son Smoking Pot In Our Home And Becoming Violent Toward Me

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:56:40 GMT

I have been living with my boyfriend and his 23 year old son for the past year and a half and we have plans on getting married. My boyfriend has been divorced

Love and Forgiveness: How to overcome anger and let go of resentment

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:52:19 GMT

Love and forgiveness bring healing to anger management and relationship problems. Find out how to forgive and let go of anger and resentment while creating loving relationships.

Abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Adultery - Of Course I'm Angry!

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:00:21 GMT

I am a 37 year old woman who has been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is assumed that my PTSD originates from my early childhood experience

I Feel Like I Should Just Get Over It

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:08:54 GMT

OK so a quick overview of my past: My mom was abusive and neglectful to me and my 4 other siblings. I guess she was that way because her mother was abusive--the

I Am So Confused About Whether I Have An Anger Problem

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:49:32 GMT

I am 22yrs old, and I think I have an anger problem. My anger is completely ruining my life. My boyfriend and I have been together for 7yrs. We argue,

He Claims He's Christian, But A Tape Recorder In Our Home Would Show Different

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:36:31 GMT

Hi - My name is Victoria and I've known for quite a while that I've been in a verbally abusive marriage. We've been married for 20 years now and my husband

Fits Of Anger Throughout My Entire Life

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:13:42 GMT

I am 72 years old and married for a second time after my first wife passed away. My first wife and I raised three boys but life wasn't easy because of

Walking On Eggshells Around My Husband's Fits Of Rage

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:03:46 GMT

This is about my husband's anger. He is the most loving and caring person I know. I know he loves me and our 2 children, however, there is the other side

My Mom Says She Can't Forgive Someone Like Me

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:11:32 GMT

I'm 15 years old and I'm living with my mom yelling at me and my step dad telling my mom not to buy me things with my two young sister's ignoring me by

Before You Judge Yourself, Assess Your Situation

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:15:36 GMT

First let me say that I recently was ordered by a court to get an anger assessment. I have no problem with that and actually welcome it. I take responsibility,

Intermittent Angry Husband

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:11:30 GMT

My husband is generally a good man. He is 44 and we have been together 19 years and through this time he has had to have anger management counseling after

I'm Having A Problem Forgiving My Husband After His Affairs

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:29:03 GMT

Hi there, I'm a mother of 3. To make a long story short, my husband whom I've been with for 16 years cheated on me and got two women pregnant in the same

What Should I Do About My Husband And His Anger?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:13:48 GMT

I would like to get some advice on this topic. When I met my husband, he was a funny, relaxed, caring person. When we moved together he was helpful. I

I'm A Resentful Sibling Who Can't Reach My Father

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:01:40 GMT

I am the youngest of 5 in my family. I grew up there with my brother who is now deceased. He would have been 40, I am 34. From me to the next eldest sister

I'm 15 Years Old And I Blackout When I'm Angry

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:08:35 GMT

I'm 15 and my girlfriends mom suggested I see a counselor about my anger. I hold everything in and rarely let people see that I am angry and usually when

Passive Aggressive Me

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:48:48 GMT

My fiancee and I are at a crossroads. He has had it with my behavior and treatment of him, and most recently, our child. I am passive aggressive. I have

Looking For Solutions With Our Angry 3 Year Old

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:32:58 GMT

I have a 3 year old son who can be sensitive, sweet, funny and caring. However, he does have an anger management problem. He has hit, bit and kicked other

I Have Become An Outsider In My Own Family

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:20:11 GMT

I have been married for the last three years and have been living with my in-laws. These three years have made me stronger than ever but hypersensitive

Extraordinary Anger At Imagined Events

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:41:30 GMT

What I am telling you will seem crazy, but all of it is true. I have a fancy education, am reasonably well to do, have a very good family life. In short,