Growing up, I had a fun childhood. I was the seventh of nine children. But I remember feeling alone a lot. My memories of rejection seem to stem from being sick all the time as a child. I was born with a heart murmur, which caused me to experience extreme fatigue. It's funny because it wasn't until I was around ten years old that I was diagnosed with the issue.

The murmur never healed, and fatigue is still a major part of my life. I still experience that same feeling of rejection. I've never understood it, but it's always been with me. I realize it's not just what's happening outside of me; it has a great deal to do with what's happening inside me. There are good days and days when reflection and mindfulness are necessary.

Understanding why we feel rejection and identifying ways to manage our feelings are crucial initial steps in overcoming rejection. Here's a deeper look into these aspects: Understanding and managing the feelings associated with rejection are foundational steps toward overcoming it. You can move forward more resiliently and self-awarely by acknowledging your feelings and using strategies to process and learn from the experience.