The man sat at his desk, his phone in the middle of a mess of papers and other objects. He stared at the photo of the toddler on the wallpaper, his face expressionless.
He had been married twice before, and both marriages had ended in divorce. The first time, he had been accused of violence, and the second time, his wife had simply left him for another man.
Now, he was married for a third time, and this time he had a child. But even though he was now a father, he still felt empty inside. He knew that he had a problem with relationships, but he didn’t know how to fix it.
He had always been a loner, and he had never been good at connecting with other people. He was always afraid of being rejected, and he would often push people away before they had a chance to reject him.
This had led to a pattern of failed relationships, and he was starting to feel like he would never be able to find happiness. He looked at the photo of the toddler again, and this time he felt a pang of sadness. He knew that he would never be a good father, and he was afraid that he would end up hurting his child the way he had hurt his own parents.
He picked up his phone and started to scroll through his contacts. He was looking for someone to talk to, but he didn’t know who. He had no close friends, and he didn’t want to talk to his family about his problems.
He finally settled on the number of a therapist he had seen a few years ago. He knew that the therapist wouldn’t judge him, and he was hoping that she could help him figure out how to fix his problems.
He took a deep breath and dialed the number. The therapist answered on the first ring, and the man explained his situation. The therapist listened patiently, and then she offered to see him for a session the following week.
The man hung up the phone and felt a sense of relief. He knew that he wasn’t alone, and he was finally taking steps to get help.
The man went to see the therapist every week for the next few months. He talked about his childhood, his relationships, and his fears. The therapist helped him to understand his patterns of behavior, and she gave him tools to help him manage his emotions.
The man slowly started to make progress. He became more comfortable in social situations, and he was able to form deeper connections with people. He also started to feel more confident in himself, and he was no longer afraid of being rejected.
The man is still a work in progress, but he is making progress. He is grateful for the help of his therapist, and he is hopeful for the future.
Psychological rejection can be a very difficult experience, but it is possible to heal from it. If you are struggling with feelings of rejection, please reach out for help. There are people who can help you to understand your feelings and to develop healthy coping mechanisms.
— hiro (@hiro_osaka_jp) July 23, 2023
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