When Rejection Touches an Old Wound

A job you hoped would help you rebuild.

A friendship you finally felt safe enough to trust.

An opportunity that made the future feel possible again.

When you have survived abuse, being turned away can reach a place much deeper than the present disappointment.

If rejection brings back the words you worked so hard to stop believing:

“I’m not enough."

"I’m unwanted." "Something must be wrong with me”

Please give yourself a moment of GRACE.

Remember, it took courage to apply.

It took courage to trust.

It took courage to believe something good might be waiting for you.

THAT COURAGE STILL BELONGS TO YOU.

The loss may have real consequences.

You may be grieving: 1)Connection

2)Financial security, or

3)The future you had begun to imagine.

You deserve space to acknowledge everything this meant to you.

TAKE A DEEP BREATH.

Let yourself feel the disappointment.

Please do not allow the disappointment to decide your worth.

Reach for someone who treats your feelings with care.

Give yourself time before deciding what comes next.

Your TRUTH includes everything you have overcome.

Your RESILIENCE can include resting and asking for support.

Your GRACE belongs to you on the days you feel most vulnerable, too.

Today, you can be hurting but you are still worthy.

You can feel discouraged and still have possibilities ahead.

You can take your next step when you are ready.

YOU ARE WORTHY!