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The Power of Venting: Why Expressing Your Feelings Matters
While general election years are typically stressful as we anticipate our next president, the last few have been particularly emotionally charged due to heightened hostility between political parties and growing disdain toward those with opposing views. With politics playing such a prominent role in our daily lives, it often becomes a frequent topic of conversation between family, friends, neighbors, and even romantic partners—sometimes leading to conflict when disagreements arise.
Yesterday, on a Facebook page, someone I’ve known for many years unexpectedly directed a harsh and unprovoked attack toward me based solely on their assumption of my choice in the presidential election. It seemed like they were seeking attention, empathy, and validation through this outburst.
While expressing their emotions may have offered them […]