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How Do I Overcome Pain Of Rejection

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I know how it feels to be rejected. It’s like a sudden stab, sharp and intense, making you want to close your eyes and shut the world out. I’ve been turned down countless times in life—relationships, education, friendships… You name it. It wasn’t that people hated me, but life has a way of shaping us, pushing us through trials to become stronger, independent, and the people we are meant to be.

Rejection is something we all face, no matter how much we try to avoid it. It often leaves us asking, “Why me?” We feel it when we underestimate ourselves, set unrealistic expectations for others, or fear criticism. These feelings are normal—but when rejection becomes a constant cycle, it can be harmful. Nobody is perfect, but we all have the opportunity to accept guidance and grow.

Overcoming rejection is one of the hardest lessons, yet I’ve conquered it. And there’s no turning back. In its place, I’ve found freedom of expression, confidence in love, a magnetic charisma that attracts genuine people, and success that feels deeply earned. Rejection no longer defines me—it refines me.

How do I overcome pain of rejection

To overcome rejection, define who you truly are and refuse to be shaken by it.

Caring about what people think of you is useless.

Most people don’t even know what they think of themselves.

– Sonya Teclai

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25 thoughts on “How Do I Overcome Pain Of Rejection”

  9. Great write up.

    I may the odd bird, but rejection doesn’t pain me so…I consider it my learning curve, or that arena a poor match for myself.

    Rejection doesn’t need to be a failure, but an opportunity. Grow from it. If not, it’s a missed chance to prevail.

    Better yourself with each submission and each rejection. The acceptance will come.

    Thank you for the reminder we all get the silent “no”.

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  18. Rejection hurts and it never gets easier to hear in the initial circumstance. It’s how you deal with it afterwards that shapes you. Like you, I’ve been rejected several times for several things by several people. Love interests, job applications, my writing (not just refusals from agents, but people I know rejecting my writing via ignorance), etc. I still take rejection personally, but I’m trying to cope with the aftermath better than I used to and learn lessons from rejection rather than beat myself up over it.

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  19. Yes I sure do know what you mean…dealing with it is what shapes you like you said. Rejection is painful and usually takes a long time to deal with. Thanks again for sharing your honest thoughts Paul, I do learn a lot from them😊💖

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  24. I recently heard that Rejection is actually an inherent threat- almost as intense as threat to your life… think of the tribes and communities long ago- if you were cast out, you would literally die… (lack of food/resources/shelter)…. so any kind of rejection can bring up intimate fear and pain…

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