Sometimes I get angry at someone because I think they are mistreating me. It may be a perceived lack of respect, a failure to acknowledge my needs or an attempt to impose their own will on me. I blame the other person for my sense of powerlessness.
I have to remember, however, that it was me who gave my power away. I am the only one who can. I cannot be taken advantage of without my permission on some level. Clearly my anger is misdirected. It is not helpful to turn my anger on myself. Instead I can acknowledge the ways I have betrayed myself and vow to stand up for my own needs in the future.
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