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The aftermath of Anger
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Shannon Munford |
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How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.–Marcus Aurelius
When we are angry, we very seldom think of how our aggression will affect others. In many instances anger is one of the most selfish emotions. It is not until our rage has subsided that we become a witness of the carnage we have caused.
Palmdale, California is a rural city about one hour outside of Los Angeles. Ten years ago it would have been considered a barren desert community; but now new houses, malls and parks can be seen popping up all over the area. Many of Palmdale’s new residents have exited Los Angeles to escape increasing housing prices and violent crime.
An unfortunate trait of the human condition is that wherever we are, we bring ourselves with us. To escape the torment of sin and death is to escape life itself. This is the current reality for the parents of Jeremy Rourke, a 15- year old little leaguer.
April marks the beginning of spring, new life and the opening of baseball season. But April 12, 2005 also marked the end of a young life. On that Tuesday afternoon, a blow to the head with a baseball bat killed Jeremy Rourke. As the tragic story unfolded it was discovered that Jeremy’s assailant, Greg Harris was a 13-year-old little leaguer from another team. Greg who was a pitcher testified during the trial that Jeremy pushed him and used a racial slur. In anger and/or fear, he struck Jeremy in the knee and then in the head.
During the three-day hearing witnesses described the victim as a bully, having a history of violent outbursts himself. Nevertheless, Greg Harris, the defendant was convicted of 2nd degree murder and is currently serving a 12- year prison sentence.
In retrospect a parent who witnessed the murder stated, “He just didn’t realize it, It just happened before you know it, and then, like I say, I told him, What did you do, why did you do that?’” “I could see it in his eyes that is was starting to sink in ‘Oh my gosh, what did I do?”
Anger blinds us to the truth and damns the stream of consciousness. What damage have you unconsciously caused due to your anger? Have you ruined any lives or destroyed any dreams because of your angry words or actions?
Author's Bio
Shannon Munford has a decade of working with troubled youth and families in Los Angeles County. He has been employed with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, The Department of Children and Family Services and The Los Angeles Probation Department.
Mr. Munford has been and continues to be a mentor to youth in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. As the Chief Executive Officer at Daybreak Counseling Service he has teamed with local faith based institutions that donate clothes, furniture and toys to foster and probation youth in Los Angeles. Mr. Munford is a member of the City of Gardena Police Chief Advisory Board.
His passion for the family inspired him to receive his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Master's of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University Dominguez Hills. He is Anderson and Anderson certified Adult and Adolescent Anger Management Educator.
His clients consist of members with the entertainment industry as well as corporate America.
Shannon Munford is the author of several articles on the subject of anger managementeducation. He is also the author of a popular personal blog entitled Angry in L.A.-Los Angeles through the eyes of an Anger Management teacher.
For more information please visit http://www.daybreakservices.com
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