It's part of the human experience to feel hurt and rejected by other people. When we are born into dysfunctional or addicted or hurtful families, we probably feel this more often than do most people. Before real good recovery, I spent my energy in misery and resentment. But deep into recovery, I take actions to help myself through these situations. Here's the "tool kit" of practices and strategies that I use to help me process what just happened, and come through it with peace and empowerment.