5 Ways to Have Courage and Face Anger Without Fear

Lessons for Life With Gramma Kate

For years, I thought anger was a bad word — something to avoid, something that meant danger. But I’ve learned the real problem isn’t anger itself. The real problem is when anger is used as control, silencing the people around us.

In this episode, I share a personal story of what it feels like to shrink in the face of someone else’s explosive anger — and how staying silent taught me to avoid conflict rather than build healthy relationships. Then, I’ll walk you through 5 practical steps you can use to face anger with courage, dignity, and respect.

Whether it’s in your family, your friendships, or the world around us, learning to stand up to anger without fear is a skill that changes everything.

Key Takeaways

✅ Why silence teaches us to avoid conflict — and why that damages relationships
✅ The difference between anger as information vs. anger as control
✅ A personal story of shrinking in the face of explosive anger
✅ 5 practical steps to face anger with courage, not fear
✅ How to protect your peace and set boundaries without escalating

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