AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Survival Breeds Suppression
Individuals who experience trauma, such as domestic abuse, often develop mechanisms to suppress their emotions as a means of survival. This suppression can lead to internalized anger and emotional outbursts, especially in situations that trigger stress, like parenting. A calm exterior may mask a volcanic crater of repressed rage, resulting in the risk of mental health issues like depression. This dynamic showcases the struggle between the need to express emotions and the instinct to repress them for self-preservation, which can endanger mental well-being if left unaddressed.