I’m quite certain that all of us would say that they have been on the receiving end of ostracism. I don’t deal with it very well, since it is a deliberate action against someone who does not deserve it.
Ostracism is emotional abuse. It is difficult to pinpoint and harder to handle because it is subtle.
Managing ostracism is a complex process. It is difficult to do so, especially when one is a wallflower.
Seeking support is important, as is assertive communication. People who ostracise wish to communicate negative perspectives of another person, so wallflowers need to maintain healthy perspectives of themselves. While they need to forgive, they must seek inclusion elsewhere.
Enjoy these freestyle verses.
Wallflower
Wilting by the door
Shedding petals
Lagging stem
Wallflower
Needs strength
Of the fertile soil
Of all seeds sown
Gentle flower
Needs the strength
In supplicant stem
To stand
Wallflower
needs extend
Stem and leaves
Opens its petals
Embrace.
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