This was helpful advise. I am going through the same thing with my mom. My dad died last December and my Mom explodes at me when she is angry. I'm trying to get her to let her anger out in healthy ways not just at me. I want her to join some type of work out class or group where she can express her self. If anyone has any advise on how to get her to one of these types of classes I am all ears. It is very hard to be the family punching bag.