05/22/2026
Anger Management Graduation May 26
What an absolute joy this group was. Receptive and Encouraging. They encouraged each other, and as one participant said, it's like becoming family.
Bishop Brad always brings a powerful word at graduation.
Thank you Jason Blalock, and Phil and Brandy Burns for your support.
Thank you Kristie, for bringing that shofar and bringing the walls down of what holds us back and each man moving forward.
Here are a few of the ending comments:
CH-This journey has taught me accountability, humility, patience, and self-awareness. More than anything this process has become a spiritual one for me.
Z- A wise woman once said, separate the who from the do, and this class has taught me to do that.
TD- I have learned you can change, accept or leave, and you can set boundaries. Boundaries help us put God first. Most of all no peace, no power, there is power in peace.
CM- One of my favorite verses is 2 Tim. 1:7- For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power. love and a sound mind. I have learned in this class no peace, no power, and now I can live out that verse.
RB- I have lived with anger for many years, hurting people because of it. I have given all my anger to God now, and living out James 1:19-20- "Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness of God.
EL- I want to practice acceptance in my life. Making a conscious choice to let go of the situation and accept that I can be wrong.
FR- Taking timeouts is probably my biggest takeaway. I am committed to that practice because it has shown to be the best for me, giving time for my brain to catch up to my emotions. Practicing that and continuing to do that will make my relationships healthier and I essentially become a calmer person.
UF- One of the most powerful lessons I learned was the "circle of control." Learning what is inside my circle and what is outside my circle of control has brought me so much peace.
AP- When I first started this program I honestly did not think this going to work for me, but I was wrong. I have already seen a difference in my life. It is not easy changing habits, but little by little I started noticing the difference in the way I relate to others. Thank you Ms. Linda and all that make this program possible.
AL- My life is better today from this program because I've learned to value it and understand my emotions more, make better decision and healthier ways to deal with stress and anger.
GC- Because of my knee jerk human reaction to unpeacefulness, it brought me to Compassion House and anger management. Here I was not judged, but welcomed and even needed. Through this process God has reminded me to love and forgive myself. He reminded me to forgive others. Through His love and mercy, grace and forgiveness taught in such a common sense way by Ms. Linda, I not only found my peace again, but I found my joy in my Lord and Savior again.
JR- Through this program I learned I tend to get angry when I feel stressed, ignored or overwhelmed. I also learned that when I react too quickly I can make situations worse. I am committed to handling my anger in healthier ways. and I understand I can't control everything or everyone around me, only my reaction and choices.
