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We all know what it’s like to feel unloved.
That gut-wrenching feeling of being left out, broken up with, or being pushed away by the people you love. It can leave you feeling so useless, lonely, and unwanted.
You are not alone.
It may feel like it for a while. It may seem like you are so alone and no one cares about being there for you.
I know where you’re at. It can feel like the world is so big that there’s no place for you in it. But you’re so wrong. There are approximately 7.8 billion people on this planet, which means at least 7.8 billion chances to feel and show love.
You don’t have to give people the power to make you feel unloved. If someone is treating you poorly, know that there are people out there who will treat you better.
And the first person you can go to is yourself.
When you love who you are, other people will gravitate towards you, and those people will respect the strength and courage you have to say, “No matter who comes and goes, I love who I am and I trust myself."
But you don’t have to be all the way there, it’s always a journey. But taking the first step is knowing that there are people who you can listen to and lean on who have lived through what you’re going through.
Whatever it is that’s making you feel lonely or unloved, know that you are, and have always been, strong enough to get through it.
We found these 10 inspirational quotes about strength for when you're feeling unloved and unwanted to give you hope.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel, my friend.
You have to keep going.
"Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle." — Napoleon Hill
Let it all go.
"Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go." — Hermann Hesse
Love yourself first.
“Loneliness is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself.” — Rupi Kaur
You deserve so much more.
“I am a museum full of art but you had your eyes shut” — Rupi Kaur
Spread your love!
“One remedy for the fear of not being loved is to remember how good it feels to love someone. If you're feeling unloved and you want to feel better, go love someone, and see what happens.” ― Dossie Easton
Look inside yourself.
"Remember you were born of love, you are love, it exists inside you, that's where it begins. When you know this you will have a happier life. ” ― Angie Karan
Be courageous.
“I know what it is to feel unloved, to want revenge, to make mistakes, to suffer disappointment, yet also to find the courage to go forward in life.” — Tim O’Brien
You are an ocean.
"Someday someone won’t be afraid of how much you love. They won’t stay on the shores; they’ll meet you in the depths."
Be better than them.
"Be the love you never received." — Rune Cazuli
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places." — Ernest Hemingway