Invalidating * I don't know why you're so upset; it's not a big deal. * I already apologized, can't we just move on?

Emotional invalidation is one of the most harmful things we can experience, especially as adoptees and children in care. Being told that our feelings are ‘too much’ or ‘don’t matter’ only deepens the wounds we’re already carrying. Every emotion is valid, even if it makes others uncomfortable. Our experiences and feelings deserve to be acknowledged, not dismissed. Let’s create spaces where adoptees feel safe to express themselves without judgment. #EmotionalValidation #YourFeelingsMatter…

Have others minimized or invalidated your feelings? Here's a look.

Have you ever had a conversation looking for support and validation, but instead you felt invalidated or dismissed?

Invalidation

Are your feelings being dismissed? Signs of Emotional Invalidation and How You Can Set Boundaries #boundaries #healthyboundaries #boundarybadassbook #relationshipboundaries #relationshiprepair #healing #relationshiprecovery #marriagegoals #relationshpgoals

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