“You’re too sensitive.” I heard it countless times growing up, but it wasn’t until I became a mother that I began to see my sensitivity not as a flaw, but as a gift.
Thank you Selene, for this heart warming article. I too am an HSP and I love it. But it hasn't always been this way. As you know, until you make the discovery it can be a challenge.
I hope this article finds other HSP's and allows them the privilege of fully loving who they are. ❤️🙏✨
Hello Nicola, nice to meet fellow HSP. 🙋🏻♀️ Thank you for reading my post and for your comment. Can I ask you when did you find out about being highly sensitive?
Hey Selene, I was in my mid thirties. Through studying and researching. I'm so blessed to be in a place where I can fully embrace who I am now and live authentically. I tried for so long, to just fit in.
It can be Emotionally challenging, but it is So Very Rewarding.❤️
I have become Very Good at my Own Self Care emotionally and physically especially since COVID started…
I have my many Books, and my Comfort shows. These are shows that I have seen repeatedly but they make me laugh or really make me think in a Good Way. I also Love Nature, and when the weather is Nice- I’m out in my Beloved Garden ❤️
I learned - for the most part- to Guard my Joy very carefully, as I need mine, to give to Them 🥰❤️🇨🇦
Wow Cassandra it sounds amazing. I am happy to read about a self-care routine that actually helps. And the way you honor your joy for yourself and other is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing it here.
Thank you, Cassandra for reading my article and finding time to comment on it. I really appreciate it. And happy to meet another sensitive soul. 🙋🏻♀️ I believe HSP are great at working in helping positions. I can also imagine this work is really hard. How do you manage your own emotions and energy? Is there even a time for self-care for you?
This is beautiful. I am also a HSP and I have come to view it as a gift. Besides, what’s the opposite of sensitive? Un-sensing? Numb? Insensitive? Unfeeling? Those are not badges of honor.
Happy to read that my post resonates with you and welcome, fellow HSP. 👋🏻 I agree with your choice of opposite terms. Unfortunately, I think these qualities are often admired in today’s society. But here on Substack and in the bubble of respectful parents, I FEEL the difference. 🙏🏻
Absolutely. The more connected I am to my children, the more cooperative, collaborative, and willing they are to coexist peacefully. Is it hard? Oh hell yeah. In order to help them regulate, you have to regulate yourself first, and that means dealing with your trauma, which is most definitely NOT easy. Healing from childhood and marital abuse while also respectful parenting two neurodivergent toddlers has been far from a walk in the park, but I can’t allow either of my children to grow up learning to shrink themselves. I have two living room children, and I’m so damn proud of that.
This really resonated. I wish I had realized earlier in my parenting journey that I was a highly sensitive person. I have 3 neurodivergent daughters and I know that this understanding of myself and of them in those early years would have changed my parenting experience.
I deeply resonate with everything you've shared Selene, especially love the concept that sensitivity is not something to be fixed, but embraced. As soon as we accept ourselves and
begin to honor your own needs as an HSP, everything begins to shift ❤️
I heard this a lot growing up too, Selene. Took me a long, long time to realize it sensitivity is a gift. My teenage son also has it, but not to the same extent. He's taught me so much about staying calm, even when I feel like freaking out.
I am happy it resonates with you, Emaline. It is interesting how everyone’s way of being highly sensitive is different. My daughter is as well but I would say just partially (comparing to me).
Thank you Selene, for this heart warming article. I too am an HSP and I love it. But it hasn't always been this way. As you know, until you make the discovery it can be a challenge.
I hope this article finds other HSP's and allows them the privilege of fully loving who they are. ❤️🙏✨
Hello Nicola, nice to meet fellow HSP. 🙋🏻♀️ Thank you for reading my post and for your comment. Can I ask you when did you find out about being highly sensitive?
Hey Selene, I was in my mid thirties. Through studying and researching. I'm so blessed to be in a place where I can fully embrace who I am now and live authentically. I tried for so long, to just fit in.
This is Brilliant! Thank you! 🙏❤️☺️
I am also an Empath.
I work in Healthcare with Seniors ❤️🇨🇦
It can be Emotionally challenging, but it is So Very Rewarding.❤️
I have become Very Good at my Own Self Care emotionally and physically especially since COVID started…
I have my many Books, and my Comfort shows. These are shows that I have seen repeatedly but they make me laugh or really make me think in a Good Way. I also Love Nature, and when the weather is Nice- I’m out in my Beloved Garden ❤️
I learned - for the most part- to Guard my Joy very carefully, as I need mine, to give to Them 🥰❤️🇨🇦
Wow Cassandra it sounds amazing. I am happy to read about a self-care routine that actually helps. And the way you honor your joy for yourself and other is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing it here.
Thank you, Cassandra for reading my article and finding time to comment on it. I really appreciate it. And happy to meet another sensitive soul. 🙋🏻♀️ I believe HSP are great at working in helping positions. I can also imagine this work is really hard. How do you manage your own emotions and energy? Is there even a time for self-care for you?
This is beautiful. I am also a HSP and I have come to view it as a gift. Besides, what’s the opposite of sensitive? Un-sensing? Numb? Insensitive? Unfeeling? Those are not badges of honor.
Yes! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Happy to read that my post resonates with you and welcome, fellow HSP. 👋🏻 I agree with your choice of opposite terms. Unfortunately, I think these qualities are often admired in today’s society. But here on Substack and in the bubble of respectful parents, I FEEL the difference. 🙏🏻
Absolutely. The more connected I am to my children, the more cooperative, collaborative, and willing they are to coexist peacefully. Is it hard? Oh hell yeah. In order to help them regulate, you have to regulate yourself first, and that means dealing with your trauma, which is most definitely NOT easy. Healing from childhood and marital abuse while also respectful parenting two neurodivergent toddlers has been far from a walk in the park, but I can’t allow either of my children to grow up learning to shrink themselves. I have two living room children, and I’m so damn proud of that.
This really resonated. I wish I had realized earlier in my parenting journey that I was a highly sensitive person. I have 3 neurodivergent daughters and I know that this understanding of myself and of them in those early years would have changed my parenting experience.
Agree… I knew I was different… but had no idea until I was already an adult.. and had my own child ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Thank you, Rachel, for reading my article. I feel strong connection here, among other highly sensitive authors, it is so natural.
Embracing high sensitivity is life changing.
Happy sensitive days!
I deeply resonate with everything you've shared Selene, especially love the concept that sensitivity is not something to be fixed, but embraced. As soon as we accept ourselves and
begin to honor your own needs as an HSP, everything begins to shift ❤️
Thank you Rachel for your kind comment and happy to read that my words resonate with you. 💕
I heard this a lot growing up too, Selene. Took me a long, long time to realize it sensitivity is a gift. My teenage son also has it, but not to the same extent. He's taught me so much about staying calm, even when I feel like freaking out.
I am happy it resonates with you, Emaline. It is interesting how everyone’s way of being highly sensitive is different. My daughter is as well but I would say just partially (comparing to me).