What happens when the pain someone is healing from… is the pain they inflicted? In this episode of Mocktails & Meltdowns, Kristie dives deep into the role of anger as a shield—why it shows up, what it’s hiding, and how it fits into the messy staircase of healing. Through powerful metaphors, relatable life lessons, and even a few movie scenes (Good Will Hunting, Frozen, A Star Is Born, and Silver Linings Playbook), you’ll see how anger isn’t the wound itself—it’s the bandage. You’ll also learn:✨ Why anger often replaces shame.✨ The 4 stages of the healing staircase.✨ How to recognize when someone (or even you) is stuck in anger.✨ The gentle truth: you don’t need someone else to heal for you to become whole. This week’s Mocktail of the Week is The Shield Dropper—a tart, sweet, and refreshing reminder that even sharp emotions can soften when we sip them slowly. 💛 Your Sip of Homework: Notice where anger might be acting as a bandage in your own life. Instead of ripping it off, ask: Am I ready to gently peel this back and see what’s underneath? Pour a glass, press play, and let’s peel back some layers together.