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1 year ago. August 9, 2023 at 4:16 PM

I ask this because it’s not about handling it, it’s about how to let go once it’s already taken place and detach from the emotions  behind it.

I know we cannot blame others for how we feel or say they caused certain feelings or emotions by their words and actions, but at the same time we can be hurt and affected by others behaviour and most definitely be triggered by it as well.

At the end of the day it’s easy to say that rejection from others doesn’t mean anything if you love and value yourself, but in practice and when things come down to it there’s still that little voice that says it’s because we’re not good enough or lacking in some way, and would be happier or liked better if we do blah blah blah.

That craves the reassurance and connection that comes from positive interactions and validation.

Would love to hear feedback and thoughts on this as it’s something I’m struggling with a bit mentally to process.

PlutoOrange - 39 years of experience being rejected, zero thoughts.
1 year ago
Shaded​(dom male) - My twopenneth - rejection is a feeling like any other that we are hardwired to feel. The same as joy, pleasure, sadness or grief. Let it have its space little moon and burn itself out. Before long, one of the other feelings will come along to replace it. They always do. I hope it’s a nice one in the queue.

P.s. I hate rejection most of all. Nasty tasting thing.
1 year ago
Jack in the box -
Chocolate icecream with caramel and marshmellow topping, a good movie and a hard cry - a pity party for a time - then knock off the stupid shit and get on with your life.
No one is worth your tears, and the one that is wont make you cry 🙏🌹
1 year ago
Sculpther​(dom male) - We feel the rejection personally because it is a personal denial of our worth in our own eyes.

In an effort to deal with the hurt we will often affix blame to the source of the rejection, or, to our feelings of inadequacy ( if only I had...) however, worth is the value that we place on ourselves that matters most and we can consider ourselves to be worthy of effort, love, beauty, and grace because we are.

Validate yourself and your own worth, realizing that not everyone is equipped to detect the subtle values you carry within you. You don't need the validation of others, you are quite the prize all on your own.

Embrace who you are and let those that fail to appreciate you totter off on their own journey. Your journey is the one that matters.
1 year ago

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