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Liz McCrocklin's avatar

When I was in the depths of my divorce, a fellow divorcee told me to punch pillows and yell YOU HAD IT COMING YOU LUMPY FUCKERS!! Which I could only do for a few seconds before bursting out laughing but the punching was shockingly cathartic and so was the laughter. I also recommend ax throwing (bonus: good core workout).

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Elizabeth Marro's avatar

I've been in nonstop negotiations with my body and now I know what it is telling me: "It's got to go somewhere." Thanks.

Here is what helps me to scream: stubbing my toe, running into a table corner with my thigh for the umpteenth time, anything that sends a sharp sudden pain. It acts like a can opener; all the rage comes gushing out. I don't plan it. It scares the dogs. And me.

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