By Gina Simmons, Ph.D. “I hate happy people,” said Mark, a former anger management client. “I just want to punch them in the face.” Mark wore his unhappiness with a hostile chip on his shoulder. Unable to appreciate the joy in others, even the sweet innocence of a baby’s laughter, he consumed himself with bitter [...]

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by Gina Simmons, Ph.D. Growing up in poverty, I envied those who lived in houses with garages. To my youthful eyes, having a garage meant you had arrived in the big leagues. Space to store bicycles and roller-skates, skis and camping equipment, with room for a car, or two, symbolized empowerment and possibilities.

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