u/Automatic-Grand6048

I know this is a bit off topic but I know many of us struggle with low iron. Can anyone recommend one that doesn't cause stomach irritation? I'm so annoyed as I'd just started to see improvements in my bloating and distention after being diagnosed 18 months ago and now I'm increasing iron I've suddenly swollen up full of gas and so uncomfortable. I'm so annoyed! I think I need quite a high dose as lower doses actually dropped my levels.

How to handle being left out of a group show with your peers

I'm feeling really rubbish so please be kind. I've just seen a post on Instagram of all the artists I was in a group show with last year, and that I brought together for the show, are all in a show together and I wasn't invited. The show is all about urban paintings and it's based in a city which is what my work is about, so it was perfect for me.

How can I get over feeling like I've been left out or I'm not good enough? It's not just these artists but there's quite a few so it could be that the gallery just hadn't come across my work, but I feel like they must have seen our show as they aren't far from the gallery where it happened. But also if it's just an oversight why did none of the other artists who know me well say something to the gallery about including me? I've gotten used to rejections for other shows and open calls but this one really felt like a punch to the stomach. I think it's triggered past emotional pain for when I was at school and was left out of friendship groups etc.

Should I maybe message one of the artists I'm closest to to ask? I've already left a comment on the post saying how did I miss this opportunity?! So that it's noticed but not coming across too negative.

I also never get invited to shows even though I'm good at building relationships online and in real life. The only shows I get in are either open calls or ones I've helped put on with artists I know. It just feels like some secret club I'm not allowed in sometimes or that someone behind the scenes is jealous of me or just doesn't like me, I know stupid but my brain is thinking about every scenario right now. But recently I have had a bit of success winning a couple of big awards so maybe that's played a part? But I doubt it as some of them have won really big awards.

I would love to hear that it's not just me this happens to.