“But here is the thing about anger: People hold onto it because letting go means dealing with pain. It is a coping strategy that seems to show strength and confidence, but in reality it shows how much you care about someone's actions, which leads to this question: Why is this person's respect so important to you?” GrowthLearningRespectAngerSelf RealizationLayersUnderstanding YourselfUnderstanding Choices Author:Shannon L. Alder