Have you ever been angry and taken it out on somebody nearby? This action is called displaced anger.
I am not going to specify who, but for years of my life I have been the lightning rod for someone who has issues with displaced anger. After a long time, I have started to learn

that none of it was ever my fault. The things I was yelled at for had nothing to do with me.
Displaced anger can have a deep impact on the person who is targeted. From personal experience, I know the effect.
One thing is I say sorry all of the time, even if I did nothing wrong.

This is a reflex, due to being yelled at for small mistakes, or problems. I naturally assume it is my fault and I have to apologize.
A second thing is I developed a lack of self worth. I believe I am stupid, do everything wrong, and do not deserve things for myself.
There are

more things I deal with from being a victim of displaced anger, but those two are the main ones.
I spend my time now trying to heal myself from it. Every day can be a struggle, but I am determined to fix these things.
Please, if you displace your anger, try to think of the effect

it will have on others.
And if you’re a victim of it, don’t let it hurt you. Try to remember your self worth, and that it isn’t your fault.
We can get through this, we will be okay.
#psy3320