I met many people on the net because of my site, but very few can I actually relate to in one very important area. The difference seems to have to do with rejection.

Most people seem to fear refection, but some people actually want to be free from another person's control. Most people crave affection. They want to be wanted. Maybe a part of all of us wants that, but some people don't want to be hurt so much that they can't easily let people close to them. They fear people who crave affection, which means they're afraid a lot. They don't want someone to want them because they were hurt; not because of rejection, but because no matter what, they wouldn't be rejected and they couldn't get away, so they were hurt.

I know it's hard for a lot of you to understand why someone would want to be rejected, but try to understand that not everyone is the same. You may say something to someone and not understand why they reacted the way they did, but don't give up on them. They may want to be alone a lot, but it doesn't mean they always want to be alone. Just be there for them when they call. Pain is hard. It makes a person very confused a lot. They need to be alone and free, but they also need a friend to protect them. So just be there for these people. Sometimes they'll need help. They might try to change or hurt themselves so that "the enemy" will reject them. Just try to be understanding.

If you are one of these people, you can be "alone" and still be protected by a friend. Remember that God is always there for you. I know it's so much easier to just close your heart, but just open it to God. See all the wonders of nature and let it's beauty remind you of God, and let you forget the past.