Feeling of the Week - Dismissed

Defining Dismissed

It’s that subtle sting when someone waves off your feelings, skips over your concerns, or tells you to “just let it go.”

To feel dismissed is to feel like your experience doesn’t matter, as if you’re being too sensitive, too emotional, or too much. It’s not always loud, but it’s loud enough to make you second-guess yourself.

At its core, being dismissed is the moment your truth gets minimized instead of met.

Why This Feeling Matters

Have you ever shared your feelings only to be met with indifference or told to "just get over it"? That sense of being unheard or invalidated can be deeply unsettling.

Dismissed = Expression – Validation

When you speak up or show up—and it’s minimized, ignored, or invalidated.

When your emotions are overlooked, feeling dismissed doesn't just hurt in the moment it can lead to self-doubt and emotional suppression. Over time, this erodes our confidence in expressing ourselves and seeking support.

What You Can Do

• Acknowledge Your Feelings – Recognize that your emotions are valid, even if others don't affirm them.

• Seek Supportive Spaces – Surround yourself with people who listen and validate your experiences.

• Set Boundaries – Limit interactions with those who consistently dismiss your feelings.