“Anger is what stood in front of me to protect me.”
In this roundtable discussion, we dig into the topic of anger. We know that anger can be a driving force behind alcohol use, which means we need to not only understand why we get so angry, but also have the tools to deal with our anger in productive ways. Listen as five people share what they’ve learned about managing anger in recovery.
Meet our guests:
My name is David and I am 20 months into my recovery journey. I had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol for 20 plus years. I started in rehab and began putting in the work. I believe everyone can choose their own path in recovery. Through support from family, friends, community, sharing, and counseling, I have been able to begin healing from childhood traumas. It is an honor to be a part of such a beautiful community of people. I didn’t know how lost I was until I found myself. One love!
At 18, I entered prison. At 19, facing a potential 10+ years for parole violation, a pivotal decision changed my life. In a jail cell on October 12, 1996, at 3 a.m., I swore off mind-altering substances. The 21st encounter with handcuffs pushed me to break free. Living clean and sober for 27 years, I’ve found genuine freedom—earned through work, willingness, and honesty. Sobriety, my most gangster feat, opens doors to a life beyond imagination. – Jason Williams aka Sober Gangster
My name is Amy and I am a recovering alcoholic that currently resides in Texas. I have dealt with varying degrees of my alcoholism in the 33 years that I was active in my addiction. I took my first drink with the intent to “get drunk” at 13. In January 2024, I started my healing and sobriety journey.
I am grateful to be in recovery and hope to help others along in their journey by sharing my story authentically. You are welcome to reach out to me through social media or email.
Email: aamymay24@gmail.com
Tiktok: The Sober Amy May @kittykitty_no-no
Key topics in this episode:
- Facing the shame and guilt surrounding anger
- Specific tools to release anger
- Learning to see anger as a signal, and listen to it
- Projecting anger toward others, when we are really angry with ourselves
- Taking responsibility for your part of the anger you experience
- The practice of forgiveness and how it impacts the way we experience anger
- Using anger as an excuse for drinking or other unhealthy behaviors
“I can have a healthy relationship with anger.”
Tools for coping with anger:
- Write a goodbye letter to anger
- Practice taking time outs – sooner rather than later
- Learn to name anger when it arises
- Validate your anger so that you aren’t fighting it
Do you struggle with managing anger in recovery? Share your story with us on Instagram @throughtheglassrecovery
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Great podcast! Thank you!