When the Anger Hits at Work (And You're Already Holding So Much)

The other morning, I dropped my daughter off at daycare and walked away while she cried for me. I felt gutted. And then — I opened Slack and saw a passive-aggressive message from a coworker.

Something in me snapped.

But not in a "losing it" kind of way — in a real, human way. A mom who’s holding too much for too long. A woman expected to switch from nurturing to professional in five minutes flat… and keep smiling through it all.

So I didn’t smile. I screamed. I clenched my fists. I let the anger move through my body — somatically.

This Wasn’t a Meltdown. It Was a Release.

We’re taught to hide anger — especially as moms. But stuffing it down only makes it fester. Somatic release means letting the emotion move physically, so it doesn’t stay trapped.

That day, I:

• Clenched my fists

• Let out a primal scream

• Grounded myself with breath

• Put a hand on my chest and belly to feel myself return

I didn’t perform calm — I found calm by moving through the storm.

What If You’re at Work and Can’t Scream?

If you’re mid-workday, you can still release emotion in quiet, powerful ways:

• Bathroom stall clench: Tighten your fists and every muscle in your body for 10 seconds, then release.

• Silent scream: Open your mouth and silently let it out.

• Wall press: Push your hands or back against a wall and breathe out.

• Anchor breath: One hand on heart, one on belly. “This is allowed.”

You don’t need a meltdown. You need a moment.

You’re Not Too Emotional — You’re Too Full

If your anger is louder lately, you’re not broken. You’re likely burnt out, stretched thin, and still showing up for everyone.

You’re allowed to feel. And you're allowed to release.

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