Navigating inclusivity and the fear of being left out

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The chapter explores the fear of being left out and the importance of inclusivity, both among children and adults. It delves into different scenarios and approaches, highlighting the need to balance teaching connectivity and allowing individuals to meet their own needs. The chapter concludes with a discussion on navigating inclusivity in adult friend groups.

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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