Smash, Grab and Burble
/We know that expressing emotion is a vital part of resolving experiences and building resilience. Those people who soldier on, denying or ignoring their emotions will have a much tougher time dealing with life's rapids. American Vietnam veterans returned, defeated, to the USA after an unpopular war and felt unable to talk about their experiences. Many took years to re-integrate back into their work and personal lives, some never did, and some suffered flashbacks years later. In a more everyday context, you may know people who when asked why they are angry, snap back through clenched jaws 'I'm not angry!' Or the person who tells you in a high pitched voice that they aren't stressed.
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