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b"How do you navigate anger in your family?\\nWhat do you do when a parent who was supposed to love you and keep you safe actually caused you harm? \\nFamilies evoke such complicated emotions. You might feel angry and then guilty about that anger. You might feel a mixture of love and resentment. Today, we tackle family anger and generational trauma. My guest, Lisa-Jo Baker was a teenager when her mother died, leaving her alone with her father and his fierce temper. When she found herself exhibiting that same temper with her own son, she knew it was time to dig deeper.\\nHer new memoir, It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping, is a beautifully written, incredibly powerful story of the legacy of anger, violence, and generational trauma\\u2014and how one family healed. You do not want to miss this conversation.\\nHere\\u2019s what we cover:\\n1. When a parent is both hero & villain (9:13)\\n2. The moment Lisa-Jo realized her father\\u2019s anger had become hers (15:43)\\n3. How she began to investigate her past (19:05)\\n4. A powerful metaphor for the scars of our families (31:31)\\n5. The risk of discussing your pain with your parents (35:07)\\n6. Self-righteous anger vs. wise anger (36:30)\\n7. What Lisa-Jo confronted about racism as a South African and an American (39:14)\\n8. Biblical wisdom for healing (51:41)\\nOrder It Wasn't Roaring It Was Weeping here\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\n\\nGo to www.organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\n\\nGo to AquaTru.com and enter code BESTOFYOU at checkout to get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier!\\n\\nGo to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!\\n\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\\n\\nWhether you're exploring distant lands or enjoying a staycation at home, Cozy Earth has your back. Visit cozyearth.com and unlock an exclusive 35% off with code BESTOFYOU.\\n\\n\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 97: I Shouldn't Feel This Anxious\\u2014Insights on Trauma & Healing with Monique Koven\\nEpisode 98: I Shouldn\\u2019t Feel Alone in My Grief\\u2014Why Your Grief Matters & the #1 Most Important Support For Those Who Are Grieving\\nEpisode 99: I Shouldn\\u2019t Feel Like My Spirit is Broken\\u2014Exploring a Broken Spirit & the Dark Night of the Soul with Christopher Cook\\nEpisode 100: I Shouldn\\u2019t Feel Betrayed By Someone I Trust\\u2014How to Grieve, Breathe, & Receive in the Wake of Broken Trust with Steve Carter\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"