Depressionism

10/19/2025

10/19/2025

When we say we feel “rejected,” we may actually be feeling:

Dismissed — like our voice or needs don’t matter.

Unwanted — like someone has withdrawn love or attention.

Invisible — like no one truly sees or values us.

Betrayed — Feeling hurt because trust was broken or loyalty wasn't returned.

Abandoned — like we’ve been left behind emotionally or physically.

Naming these underlying feelings helps us move from a vague sense of pain to a clearer understanding of what’s really happening inside. It transforms rejection from something that defines us into something that guides us, back toward our needs, our boundaries, and our capacity to self-soothe.

Rejection hurts because it disconnects us.
Healing begins when we reconnect, with our truth, our emotions, and the parts of us that still long to feel seen and loved.

TRY THIS: Reflective Prompts for Healing Rejection

“When I say I feel rejected, what am I truly feeling beneath that?”

Take a moment to slow down and name what’s really happening inside.
Is it loneliness, sadness, disappointment, or a sense of being unseen?
Giving language to your emotion helps you meet it with understanding rather than shame.