Hi miss @Kimberly Rose Aranzanzo. It is great that you are looking for healthier ways to defend yourself. Acting aggressively might feel like it solves the problem at the moment, but it often creates more conflict and tension.

You're right, the stillness of mind and heart is more valuable than any external silence. It's a precious gift, hard-earned in our noisy world.

I honestly don't want to answer that question, haha, just kiddin'. Rejection and grief feel heavy on our hearts. But when I open God's Word and seek His comfort, it is like a gentle hand that helps me overcome the feelings that weigh on my heart. It's a process, and things won't be perfect right away, but they will get better.