Navigating the Complexities of Being Left Out

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Exploring the dynamics of feeling left out and the instinct to conform, this chapter emphasizes the importance of communication, empathy, and meeting each other in the space of exclusion rather than trying to fix it.

Amanda, Glennon and Abby explore how to survive the lifelong, universal pain of being left out:

What Abby felt when she heard “We don’t want you here” – and its long-lasting impact;
Why it is so painful, and how to process feelings of rejection and isolation;
How dissociation helped Glennon cope with rejection in the cafeteria;
What parents should and *should not* do when helping kids navigate exclusion; and
The real difference between “fitting in” and “belonging.”

Also check out Episode 179: How to Fix Our Loneliness with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

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