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Admit that you fear being mistreated by the people in this group. Then ask yourself:
What kind of mistreatment do I fear?
If it did happen, how bad would it actually be?
Am I so afraid that it's not even worth trying to accept the new group?
Most importantly:
How would you treat yourself after you got home from being mistreated?
Would you treat yourself even worse than the people in the group treated you?
Is the biggest problem what they think of you, or what you think of you?
ASK YOURSELF:
If I exclude another group, where will I get the feeling of belonging that I need?
If I just need to find a better group, which group will I try next?
Can I allow myself to think in terms of individuals instead of whole groups?
Is there some way I stir up the very mistreatment I try to avoid? If so, how can I change this?
YOU BELONG WHERE YOU SAY YOU BELONG!
Give people a chance to treat you well. Accept them and spend your time with them.
You belong with good people.
You belong wherever you say you belong!
Enjoy Your Changes!
Everything here is designed to help you do just that!
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