23.06.2026 13:41
Luxury "anger camps" organized for women experiencing midlife crises and stress have become a trending topic on social media. During sessions held with the slogan "Good girl no more," moments where women punch pillows and scream to release stress drew attention. These events, costing up to $80,000 (3,720,000 lira), are defended by some as psychological purification, while others criticize them as "an absurd activity where the wealthy pay a fortune to scream."
A video that has rapidly spread on social media and sparked major controversy recently reveals one of the most unusual ways to combat stress in the modern world. Titled "Inside The Women's Anger Retreat," the footage puts luxury anger management camps for women experiencing midlife crises in the spotlight.
SCREAMS AND PUNCHES FLYING IN THE AIR
The video features striking moments from a camp organized under the slogan "The good girl is gone." Women, typically gathering in luxurious glamping sites integrated with nature, release their suppressed anger, stress, and disappointments with the guidance of facilitators.
Notable scenes include participants dropping to their knees, hitting pillows in front of them with all their might, crying and screaming for minutes, almost reenacting a nervous breakdown. During the sessions, other participants and camp leaders try to support the screaming women by hugging them or placing their hands on their heads.
THE PRICE OF PILLOW POUNDING IS A FORTUNE
These catharsis rituals, which went viral on social media, have divided users. Many argue that the intense stress, burnout syndrome, and midlife crisis brought on by modern life create immense pressure on women, and that such camps provide psychological relief.
However, there are also many critics of the camps' exorbitant prices. These luxury "anger camps," costing up to $80,000, have been mocked by some social media users as "The new luxury activity for the rich" and "Paying a fortune to hit pillows and scream."
EXPERTS CAUTIOUS
Experts note that such controlled anger releases may provide temporary relief but cannot replace professional therapies for chronic stress and psychological issues.