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A curated flat lay of oil pastels, acrylic paint, and a sketchbook for somatic expressive arts and trauma-informed creative healing.

Anger does not disappear when it is ignored. When expression is blocked, the body carries the activation through tension, pain, and nervous system strain. This article explores where anger is held in the body, how suppression affects physical health, and how somatic approaches support safe release.

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Black baby bird with open beak vocalizing, representing the physical expression of anger and unmet needs in the body.