Moving beyond Rejection: Letting go of the fear of rejection

Are You Afraid of Rejection and Abandonment?
The fear of rejection is ancient and deeply ingrained in us. It’s safe to say that nearly everyone experiences this fear at some point, and most of us carry it well into adulthood, often fearing the consequences of rejection. When this fear arises, we tend to avoid rejection at all costs. Being rejected or feeling rejected is one of the most painful experiences most of us encounter in life. It makes us feel like a failure—judged and unaccepted by ...