How do you handle ugly, unforgivable thoughts and feelings?
I wish I could say I’ve never had an ugly, unforgivable thought or feeling. But I have had them. One memorable example: during an overwhelmingly stressful period with my ex-husband, I caught myself wishing my daughter had never been born. I felt like a swimmer... Read more
Do I really need to be alone? or do I need the right kind of company?
It’s common wisdom that sensitive people seek solitude to recharge. But is solitude always our best strategy when we are upset or over-aroused? In this 6-minute video, Emily takes a closer look at three reasons we get overloaded as HSP’s, along with... Read more
Focusing partnership helps sensitive people with our two essential life tasks. Here’s how.
Elaine Aron, who literally wrote the book about high sensitivity, defines two essential life tasks we must complete as sensitive people to feel happy and fulfilled. One is to accept ourselves despite our significant differences from the majority of people. The other... Read more
How to approach your most raw, vulnerable feelings
My partner and I came around a corner and nearly stepped on this baby rabbit —he was that close. Who can resist a baby rabbit? His fur looked so soft…but I held still, not wanting to scare him off. Our rabbit-human interaction reminded me what it’s like to... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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