The Invalidation comes from all corners. Both Friends and Foes. You need to protect yourself. Find a calm center. Ground yourself. Run Gold Energy thru the cells of your body. Imagine a safe space, a Secret Garden, a cozy hide-away inside. Go there in times of stress. Stress is the great killer and it is the aquarium in which we swim.
Everything counts.
Breathe. It is good to be alive. Living is the thing. Living well is it's own adventure and reward. Validating. Moment by Moment.