[SamAdams76]

I’ve learned over the years that the only difference between many of those in prison and us on the outside is that those on the outside made a better choice in that moment of their lives.

Anger can be so self-destructive, not to mention harmful to others around you as this nurse learned.

I think of the few times my wife and I got into a real argument. Each of those times, I left the house to take a long walk or a long drive (though a peaceful drive - not tearing through neighborhoods like this nurse). When I came back, my head was cleared and I was ready to work things out in a civil manner.

My wife would criticize me for that behavior, like I was "running away" from a fight. Actually I was. And I likely prevented myself from doing or saying something I would regret for the rest of my life.

Same with potential road rage incidents. When I get a jerk tailgating me or otherwise driving in an offensive manner, I just pull over and let the person go around me. Just not worth it.

[lee martell]

You did the right thing, giving yourself time to decide how to respond. You know yourself well.
I know by experience that some remarks can never be unsaid, whether one apologizes or not.

[bert]

——Anger can be so self-destructive,-—

It is a certainty that anger got Lt Cdr John McCain shot down