3 Primal Emotional Needs of Highly Sensitive People
Highly sensitive people were once highly sensitive children who were often given the message that they are “too much” to handle. This leaves HSPs with a sense that our emotional or intellectual needs are just “too much” into adulthood....
Emotional Needs – or Emotional Neediness?
Did I really NEED someone to come over? I felt sad and lonely, but I had everything I needed… right?
Do HSPs Like to Start Arguments – Or Are We Just Trying to Have a Conversation?
Have you ever entered into what you thought was going to be a deep and interesting conversation with someone – delving into several different angles and perspectives – only to realize the other person was becoming uncomfortable, defensive, or even thought you...
When It Feels Unsafe to Be Seen and Heard
Do you ever feel like you’re hiding the deepest, truest parts of you – in fear of someone not being able to handle it?
The Real Reason We’re SO Thirsty for Someone to Understand Us
We find people fascinating and truly enjoy knowing someone well… But at the end of the day we also have a deep desire to BE understood.
HSPs Notice a Lot, But Here’s What We Miss…
You probably notice all sorts of little things that other people miss. But have you ever missed the forest for the trees?
The Willow Tree, A Children’s Story
I want my son to know that it’s okay to be sad. Although I am highly empathic, I’ve realized lately what a poor job I’ve done of sharing my true feelings with him in the past.
You Too?
How many of you guys said “me too” in response to Alyssa Milano’s viral tweet about being sexually harassed or assaulted?
How Healthy Boundaries Can Empower Highly Sensitive People
If you think making decisions takes you a long time, have you tried making decisions… about people?