The Therapy Edit On 5 tips to help when you feel excluded
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Oct 23, 2023 Feeling excluded can be tough, especially in motherhood. The host shares five insightful tips to help navigate these challenges. Validating your feelings is key to understanding past hurt. Engaging in open conversations can clear up misunderstandings with friends. Consistently showing up at groups helps foster deeper connections. Focus on nurturing supportive relationships to shield against feelings of rejection. Finally, remember that exclusion does not define your self-worth.
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Left Out Of An Antenatal Reunion
- A listener described seeing members of her antenatal group out for drinks without being invited and feeling very upset.
- Anna used this example to introduce tips for handling exclusion, especially in motherhood.
Name And Validate Your Feelings
- Acknowledge and name the hurt, confusion, or rejection you feel when excluded.
- Voice these feelings to a trusted person or professional to gain perspective and validation.
Old Exclusions Amplify New Ones
- Childhood experiences of exclusion can amplify adult reactions because old wounds get reactivated.
- Recognizing these patterns helps you understand why a present event feels disproportionately painful.
