When Rejection Leaves Its Mark on a Family

When Rejection Leaves Its Mark on a Family

Rejection from someone close can hurt and undermine trust. Learn how to talk about it and take responsibility for your own response.

When a family member says no, it can leave us feeling disappointed, angry or as though we don’t matter. These feelings shouldn’t be dismissed, but they don’t justify hurtful words or silence either. This blog offers a space to understand what rejection brings up, identify our needs and find a way to talk about the situation without blaming anyone. Taking responsibility can help rebuild trust at home and in other relationships.

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How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine that you received a rejection email after an interview that you really wanted. What will you do first?

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Which statement best reflects your feelings after failure?

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What image comes to your mind first when you hear the word "rejection"?

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How do you respond when someone asks how your last interview went?

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Which of these ideas soothes you the most after a failure?

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What would you most like to hear from others when something doesn't go well?

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What idea comes to your mind when you think of the upcoming interview?

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Imagine that you received specific feedback - something you did wrong. How do you react?

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Which of these statements do you find the most truthful?

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What helps you the most to understand yourself after rejection?

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