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Being Left Out: Navigating that Lifelong Ache (Best Of)

We Can Do Hard Things

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Navigating Exclusion: The Role of Comfort Items

This chapter delves into how comfort items, such as imaginary friends and blankies, serve as coping mechanisms for feelings of exclusion. Through personal anecdotes and reflections on childhood experiences, the discussion emphasizes resilience and the long-term impact of social challenges on self-identity.

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