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Bethany Heyne's avatar

This is both the most challenging and most freeing line for all of us to accept about emotions: And you have to be willing to feel what you find. Really feel it. Because the way out is through... always through.

Really amazing article! I might be restacking it a FEW times this week.

Dr Mike & Susan's avatar

Bless you for sharing… and for your always thoughtful and encouraging comments! Appreciate you so much!!

Marv McCarthy's avatar

Thank you for so clearly identifying this, Mike. I was absolutely that guy for so many years!

Dr Mike & Susan's avatar

Of course, you're most welcome. And thank you for sharing that. Totally understand, it's unfortunately a pretty common issue among males. In fact, you've likely seen it a lot yourself in your own work and ministry.

Marv McCarthy's avatar

Mike, my only two "real" emotions for years were anger and frustration. I'm a type 3 enneagram, which means I'm most removed from my feeling center. Once I got in touch with it, thought, with God's help I made rapid progress. Unfortunately by then it took a toll on my family. Tell Susan hi and we'll chat more later.

Dr Mike & Susan's avatar

That duo is very common... in such cases the frustration usually serves as the catalyst for the anger. It says a lot about you that you were willing to own and address it and take on the work that allowed you to get beyond it.