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Scenario

Why unsent letters sometimes backfire

My therapist suggested I write letters to people I am angry with but never send them but reading them back makes me feel more hurt and angry instead of relieved.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Written expression of negative emotions may intensify rather than discharge feelings when not accompanied by conscious processing and integration.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Note-taking philosophies?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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