Ep. 322 - They Only Hear Me When I’m Angry: Codependency, Suppressed Rage & Healthy Conflict After Divorce

Dear Divorce Diary: A Fresh Approach To Healing Grief & Building A Life Of Confidence After Divorce · Feb 26, 2026 · 1m

Hi love.

Have you ever felt like no one listens…until you lose it?

You ask calmly.

You explain clearly.

You regulate yourself.

And nothing changes.

But the moment you explode? Suddenly, everyone’s paying attention.

In this premium Behind the Mic episode, Tiffini, Joy, and I unpack the dynamic that hit a nerve in the office this morning:

Why do some systems only respond to anger?

We talk about:

– The pattern of suppressing anger to be the “good girl”

– The breaking point where suppression turns into explosion

– Why some partners (and kids) only respond when you’re dysregulated

– Internal…