SEASON 2, EP10 - When Rejection Comes Your Way: Learn How to Self-Soothe Through Rejection Rejection can sting—especially when it comes from those we love the most. In this episode, I explore the tender dynamics of parenting teenagers and how their changing expressions of love can leave us feeling vulnerable and unsure. We'll delve into the emotional weight of rejection, strategies for self-soothing, and how to create a safe space for reconnection without pushing too hard. Whether you're navigating rejection from your kids, friends, or even life itself, this episode will guide you through the discomfort, offering tools to process your feelings and strengthen your relationships. In This Episode, We Cover: The changing dynamics of love and connection as children transition into teenagers. The emotional impact of rejection on parents and how to process those feelings. Strategies for communicating with teenagers, including offering alternatives and advocating for your own needs. The importance of seeking to understand rather than always responding or solving. Creating a safe space for teenagers to return to, even when they push away.   If today's episode resonated with you, take the next step and join The Toolkit – a free resource to help you deepen your self-discovery: https://courses.soulcarehealing.com.au/thetoolkit   Timestamps / Chapter Markers 00:13 Let's Dissect Rejection 01:34 Conclusions Internally vs. Externally 02:02 A Shift is Happening in Our House 02:09 The Way Love is Shown is Changing 02:35 I Never Really Got Rejected 03:28 I Am Not Their Person Anymore 05:11 How Many Times Can You Hear No? 05:58 I Have an Issue with Rejection 06:41 Reassurance is Powerful 07:22 What Do You Do if You Have a Kid That Doesn't Give You Anything Ever? 08:12 Value in Advocating for Myself 09:16 None of My Friends Treat Me Like That 09:45 Advocating for Yourself is Powerful 10:23 Rejection Does Not Mean You Are Not Loved 10:50 Grief Can Roll into Your Body 11:07 They Will Come Back in Time 11:44 Your Story Isn't Like My Story 11:55 Miscommunication Happens Easily 12:29 Seek to Understand, Not Respond 13:12 Why Do I Even Bother Trying? 13:39 Be in the Moment 14:27 Be a Safe Space for Them 14:50 We Are Their Home 15:17 Seek to Understand Where They Are At 15:24 Build Windows of Trust   Resources & Links: Soul Care Healing Website: http://soulcarehealing.com.au/ Soul Care Healing Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulcarehealing_ Soul Care Healing Facebook: http://facebook.com/soulcarehealing Email us at: hello@soulcarehealing.com.au   If you enjoyed this episode, SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW. We'd be so grateful if you'd leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find the show and join our Soul Care Healing community. Be curious, be brave, be you.