Is rejection protection?

July 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment

There is that need, a fundamental one, to be accepted by others, to belong, and such an innate innate drive for social connections means that rejection, whether real or perceived, can be deeply painful. Many of the same brain regions which are involved in physical pain, lead to feelings of hurt and of distress; many of us have been turned down, dismissed, or not accepted at some point in various aspects of life, including relationships, job positions, social groups or personal endeavors.

It’s a common experience that most will encounter at some point, and it can bring forth a range of intense emotions, starting with hurt. Impacted feelings is often a consistent and direct reaction, triggered by the perception that others just do not value a relationship. with the most intense hurt frequently emanating from familial situations.

Then, we have social media and online interactions which create entirely new avenues for rejection, completely blowing situations out of proportion in some cases. Such rejections in this context can be more public, definitely visible, and can lead to increased feelings of shame and embarrassment. Of course, this can be painful but there can be coping mechanisms which allow for growth and resilience.

If we move to accept the reality of a rejection by acknowledging our feelings and allow time for processing we then can learn to recognize that such rejection is often situational and not a reflection of our overall worth. Reach out to friends, family or other means for emotional support and perspective, engage in positive activities, view any rejection as a learning opportunity and a chance to develop new skills or pursue different paths.

Attempt to counter negative thoughts with positive affirmations whenever possible, move to develop coping skills, set necessary boundaries in our social media circles and focus on real-life connections. By doing so, we can navigate rejection effectively, build resilience, emotional protection, and move forward toward personal growth and fulfilling connections.

From the Writer’s Workshop: Write a post based on the word rejection. Write a post in exactly 11 sentences.

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Family fragments…

November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment

We all want family to be a source of love and support but there are times that relationships within families become strained or broken. The worst feeling is when your own family turns their back on you, such as been the case for many following the recent presidential election. Sadder yet is the distance that grows when there is a complete breakdown of communication and there’s a failure with being a good person while treating others with respect regardless if your particular political choice won, or lost.

Even in fractured families, communication is everything and, with that, it is never acceptable to attack, demean or treat others in a disrespectful manner. A broken family doesn’t mean that there is something wrong with the people in it, regardless of any heated emotions involved. Too often, there is just a breakdown in productive communication which leaves opposing sides glaring at each other from a distance. Sadly, the damage left brings fragments of loneliness and heartbreak unless we take positive steps to rebuild what was lost and focus on forgiveness, the first step in any broken family’s journey of healing.

Broken families don’t have to, and shouldn’t, stay that way forever. Experiences can make us stronger if we give them the room to grow. A broken family isn’t the end, rather than an opportunity for a new beginning. Love doesn’t stop with damaged family ties, it just gets redirected as each family has the chance for new beginnings.

From the Writer’s Workshop: Write a post in exactly 11 sentences.

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Grab each moment…

April 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Nothing lasts forever. Well, some things do; all of life’s paraphernalia that we leave behind and the memories we leave for others. Somewhere down the line, someone may remember. Hopefully, fondly.


Then, there are relationships, friends and family who we often take for granted. As we all know, this human connectivity often disappears with harsh words or life’s final curtain. We’re left thinking about whatever part we played in a situation might have been handled better and how we should have made a more concerted effort to keep people close to us in our lives.


The catalyst? Human nature being what it is; we are, all of us, imperfect creatures, fueled by emotion which can lead to careless behavior. And hurt that leaves irreparable damage to others.


As life grows shorter with each passing day, the realization of how we’ve let too many things get completely out of control weighs heavily on our mind. The assumption of people always being there fades as time goes by and, with that, the opportunities wane to bring healing and closure to difficult situations.


Take not one moment for granted…that moment can never be replaced.

From Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop….Write about something you took for granted.
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