Jesus. I was reading DW17’s thread and the talk getting lawyers, negotiating caused to start having anxiety/tearing up. God damn I’m a wimp.
Nope. We all have stuffed emotions that need to come out. Things will trigger them. You also have empathy.
There are safe ways to let out your repressed emotions. A good cry when/where it is safe is healthy. I always feel better after a good cry. Some do it in the shower or in their car in an empty parking lot. I have not done a "rage room" but my step daughter and I are planning on doing one. Sounds like a great way to let out some anger.
During this phase of your relations, learning to completely maintain your emotional responses when interacting with her is most likely best. Always calm.
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712
