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Always Left Out

jbo
jbo

Anyone else feel like they are always left out? I know I shouldn’t be so soft and let simple things hurt my feelings. Didn’t get invited to my cousins Senior ring ceremony tonight and it appears the whole family was there :(. Just hurts so bad especially with it being family that you care so much about. 

gjr015
gjr015
Don't be sad. Try to stay positive. Maybe there are things that make you didn't get the invitation. Maybe you should ask him/her.
Clemj18
Clemj18
It is strange they went with out you!! Stay positive I'm sure they just don't realise just how left out u may feel at times like this and maybe start inviting your self, it's your family after all..
jannytheresa
jannytheresa
Yes, I often feel left out. I'm not sure why but I think it has something to do
with the way that I feel about myself. I don't stand up for myself and I don't believe in myself. It's definitely a part of depression and I feel much more left out when I am going through depression.
I am sure that it's not your fault but maybe you could tell someone how you felt about your cousin's ceremony. I spoke up to someone who always seems to avoid me (and I think that some of it is real)--I am not sure how this will work out in the long run but I am glad that I had the courage to let her know that I noticed her behavior toward me. I'll really find out if I am paranoid or not lol......remember that you're doing the best that you can.