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.

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

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