43. Facing Anger—At the Illness, at the World, at Your Partner

In This Together: Building Resilience When Caregiving for Your Partner

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In this episode, we’re diving into a tough emotion that most caregivers face but rarely talk about: anger.
When you’re caring for a partner with cancer, anger can show up in so many ways—anger at the world for how unfair and cruel the illness is, anger at doctors or the medical system for being insensitive or unhelpful, and even anger at your partner for past choices or how they’re handling their diagnosis. You might also feel angry about what you’ve lost—how your life has changed and all the adjustments you’ve had to make.

I’ll break down why anger feels so overwhelming, what’s really hiding underneath it (like fear, sadness, or powerlessness), and why the common ways we deal with anger—venting or suppressing it—don’t actually help. Instead, I’ll teach you how to face and process anger in a healthy way so it doesn’t control you or strain your relationships.
By the end, you’ll have a new perspective on this challenging emotion and practical tools to work through it. If you’ve ever felt guilty for being angry or just don’t know what to do with it, this episode is for you.

As a Resiliency Coach for people who are caregiving for their partner, I'm here to support YOU, the caregiver. Learn more about my work at www.coachmarika.com.

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1. Dealing With Anger in Caregiving (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Anger in Caregiving (00:14:48)

3. Understanding and Processing Anger in Caregiving (00:20:29)

4. Sharing the Struggle With Anger (00:36:19)