Straight Talk on Surviving Rejection

"Straight Talk on Surviving Rejection" conveys the idea of having a candid and honest discussions about coping with rejection. Whether it pertains to, relationships, or personal aspirations, this episode addresses the emotional challenges that come with rejection, offering practical suggestions e and insights to help individuals navigate and overcome these difficult experiences.

Bible Verse: "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"  Romans 8:31

Bible Verse: " And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

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Ladies, your natural instinct is to worry. You worry about your children, your health, your relationship and everything else under the sun. It's a classic case of worrywart syndrome. If you tend to worry needlessly, you are not alone. Welcome to the She Strives with Faith podcast with Berthena Jackson. Berthena is a two time divorcee, a single mother and war veteran who suffered from anxiety but learned to let go and let God. Berthena will share captivating and down to earth conversations on how to strive by faith. Here's your host Berthena Jackson. Hello beautiful sisters. Welcome to the She Strives with Faith podcast. I'm your host, Lady B. Celeste, I hope you're having a blessed day. If you listened to the last episode, I talked about feeling rejected and shared my own story of how I felt rejected after my divorce. We all know divorce is a big change in life that can make you feel many different things. And one of the hardest feelings that often comes with divorce is rejection. It can be a very strong feeling, whether you were the one who wanted the divorce or not. But it's important to know that you can heal after divorce. In this episode, I'll share important ways to deal with rejection and how you can start on a path toward feeling better and growing as a person. One of the things you want to do is acknowledge your feelings. First things first, it's totally okay to feel hurt, mad, sad, or even relieved after a divorce. I went through all of those emotions, sometimes simultaneously, like one after the other. And then there were some days where I just really felt depression. Okay, it happens, you've got to accept these feelings, and let them occur, trying to hide them or block them out, won't help. And it might even make things worse. So don't deny that you have these feelings. Just let it go release them. Next, you want to seek support, divorce can make you feel pretty alone. You don't have to go through it all by yourself, please don't go through it all by yourself. Reach out to friends and family who can be there for you emotionally. You know, also joining a divorce support group or talking to a counselor can also be super helpful. Hearing from others who have been through it can give you some great advice and comfort. I myself just recently joined a local divorce support group. And it has been a tremendous help for me. Even though I went through my divorce years ago, there are times when some of that old stuff deal wants to rear its ugly head. And so I decided to go to a support group because I felt like I could learn from others, share my experience, and also work through some of the stuff that I'm still dealing with. You also want to get into a place of self reflection. Divorce is a chance to take a good look at yourself and grow as a person. Think about what went wrong in the relationship and what you've learned from it. This can help you build a better foundation for future relationships, so that you don't make the same mistakes twice. Focus on self care. That is so important. We as women, we don't take good care of ourselves. We're so used to nurturing and caring for others. We cared for that husband we were with. We have children, we may have elderly parents, other family members, we care for our friends and oftentimes we forget about ourselves. So at this moment in your life, if you've gone through a divorce, it is super important right now to take care of you. And what that means is eating well exercising and getting enough sleep. Do things that make you happy. Whatever those hobbies were that you put on the shelf, get back into doing hobbies that you enjoy. Start taking the trips that you put down on your bucket list and you've kind of neglected because you've been so caught up in the day to day. Spend time with your loved ones. You want to set realistic expectations. Healing from divorce, takes time. So, don't rush it. It is totally fine to grieve the loss of your relationship. But I want you to also keep looking ahead to the future. Forgive and let go. Forgive your ex. It ain't about you hanging on to unforgiveness. It isn't about saying what they did was right, okay? It's about freeing yourself from the anger and bitterness. Forgiveness and letting go is really a gift you give to yourself. Work on rebuilding your self esteem. Divorce can hit your self esteem hard. But remember, remember all the amazing things about you. Focus on your strengths and the stuff you're good at. Because doing things that make you feel confident, is going to help you get through the divorce process a whole lot quicker. Embrace and be open to new opportunities. Divorce can be a fresh start, Try new things, maybe a new job or a hobby or making new friends. Be open to finding love and happiness again. I want to leave you with this. Dealing with rejection after divorce is tough, no doubt about it. But it can also be a chance to grow and build a brighter future. You've got to let your feelings out. Get support, take care of yourself and forgive. And remember, you're not defined by rejection and you have the power to shape your own future. Okay, so listen, we're now at a place where I want to invite you to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. God loves you so much that He gave His only Son for you. If you would like to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, first acknowledge your sins. Secondly, believe in your heart that Jesus died for you. And finally, repent, confess and forsake your sins. Then say the following prayer out loud and mean it from your heart. Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ. I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe in my heart that He died on the cross for my sins. I believe that you raised Him from the dead for my justification. Lord Jesus, come into my heart right now. I receive you today as my personal Lord and Savior. I give you all the glory. If you have sincerely prayed this prayer, then you are now born again. Congratulations. God bless you and welcome to God's family. Listen, my sister, thank you for listening to the She Strives with Faith podcast. You could have listened to another podcast, but you chose this one. So I love you with the love of Jesus. Have a phenomenal day. Until next time, bye for now. Thank you for listening to the She Strives with Faith podcast. To hear more about how you can tap into the power of striving with faith. Join her next week. If you found value in the episode, give her a rating or tell a friend about the show. Follow Berthena on Facebook and Instagram for a more personal chat. Until next time, strive to keep faith alive.