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Anger gets a bad reputation, yet it is one of the most useful emotions you have. It signals that something feels unfair, unsafe, or out of alignment with your values. When anger is ignored or pushed down, it tends to leak out as sarcasm, irritability, or shutdown.

Self-esteem is the way we perceive and value ourselves. It’s shaped by our beliefs, experiences, relationships, and the messages we’ve received over time. At its core, self-esteem influences how we treat ourselves, how we let others treat us, and how we respond to life’s challenges.

In the context of mental health and therapy, an advocate is someone who supports, speaks up for, or stands beside another person, especially when that person may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or unheard.

It can be difficult and distressing to witness someone you care about struggling with intense or persistent emotional pain. Whether they are experiencing sadness, anxiety, anger, hopelessness, or general overwhelm, the desire to help is natural. Still, many people feel uncertain about what to say or how to offer meaningful support.

Emotional healing is often associated with processing pain, trauma, or loss, but it can also be about building inner resources that promote resilience and wellbeing. At Hope Prevails, we see the profound effects that gratitude, forgiveness, and principles of positive psychology can have on a person’s mental health.