Acceptance
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Acceptance
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Acceptance: The Universal Quest for BelongingWord Count:
769Summary:
When do we start craving acceptance?Keywords:
Women, self-esteem, confidence, jealousy, support, community, empowerment, society, self-worthArticle Body:
When do we begin yearning for acceptance?Is it at birth? Is it during our first encounter with rejection? Is it when sports challenge us? Or when we experience peer pressure? Perhaps it’s when we fall in love, start a new job, or become part of a new family. Could it be when we move to a new place or publish our first book?
I believe it’s all of these moments. The desire to be accepted drives us in remarkable ways.
Athletes might resort to performance-enhancing drugs because to win is to be accepted. When we fall in love, we long for our partner’s acceptance. Writers labor over words to resonate with readers and find satisfaction in seeing their work published. Joining a family, whether by marriage or adoption, carries the fundamental need to be accepted as a genuine member. Starting a new job demands that we fit in so we can thrive professionally. Moving to a new location challenges us to adapt and integrate.
Peer pressure, particularly in high school, is a significant hurdle. Adolescents, with their heightened emotions, strive to fit in, making acceptance more than half the battle.
Even as babies, we sense the need for acceptance, yearning for our parents’ approving smiles. When we first encounter rejection, it cuts deeply, leaving a scar that we carry throughout our lives.
This quest for acceptance affects us all differently. Some feel its pull more than others, while some become consumed by it, willing to do anything to belong.
The concept of "self-esteem" is intertwined with our need for acceptance. It influences our emotional stability, fueling jealousy, worry, and anxiety. If you’ve experienced rejection or struggle with low self-esteem, you understand its grip on your life and the constant worry it brings.
Low self-esteem and rejection create a battlefield within our minds, much like the angel-and-devil scenario. This inner conflict isn’t just draining; it harms our relationships, burdening us with guilt over the impact on those around us. The relentless questioning and self-doubt only add to the pain of an already challenging situation.
If you know someone battling low self-esteem or rejection, offer them compassion and patience. They’re not choosing this struggle, and if it were as simple as “just stop thinking about it,” they would have long ago. Support and acceptance are crucial to their recovery. Criticizing them when they’re down will never help them rise.
Through my website and blog, I strive to educate others about the realities of low self-esteem. I am here to answer any questions and provide support.
Dorothy Lafrinere
Owner/Operator
[Website](http://www.womensselfesteem.com)
[Blog](http://www.justblogme.com/Dorothy)
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Email: dorothy@womensselfesteem.com
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