There’s a community I used to be a part of that ramps up its joy at this time of year. I know how painful it is to be excluded from this community, regardless of the joys one can find in new adventures. Social rejection and exclusion are painful, heart and body. Humans react to social exclusion unconsciously with mortal fear and a lot of grieving - it’s universal. For my friends who are going through the same thing - I see you. I know. It helps to avoid FaceBook for at least June through August, to take a lot of walks, to forgive yourself for hurting ‘coz exclusion is painful, and to join the #Phooliverse. This isn’t a cheap ploy to grow listener stats - I honestly don’t care about that. I just want you to know there’s a place online where you can feel a little bit less alone when the people who used to be your family-in-the-world seem to shrug and keep throwing a massive party without you. Link is in the bio for you - the Gang is a pretty great family and there’s room for you. For the science on social exclusion read anything by #KiplingDWilliams, #PurdueUniversity #sociology #socialpsychology #exclusion #ostracism #inclusion #theresaplaceforus https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzi7ysiAKVk/?igshid=19slam5b63jgj
