As a sensitive person, I’m not a snowflake, but I do feel — and love…
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
Welcome to Highly Sensitive Refuge. We're on a mission to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It’s okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP) — in fact, the world could use a lot more of what HSPs have to offer. Learn more about being a highly sensitive person.
You're not watching the same movie I'm watching.…
- Relatable / October 21, 2020
Why Highly Sensitive People Get More Overwhelmed — and How to Shut It Down
HSPs don’t do well with being pulled in a million directions at once.…
A nomad lifestyle may offer the healing you need.…
- Personal Stories / October 16, 2020
Here’s What No One Tells You About Being a Highly Sensitive Black Woman
Being raised a Black woman, "strong" is who you are. Sensitive me didn’t measure up.…
Instead of becoming conflict-avoidant, I’ve learned a little “conflict jujutsu” to keep myself balanced. …
A few simple tweaks can dramatically change the work-from-home experience.…
The creepy calls to me, and it’s a call I can’t refuse.…
- Self-Development / October 7, 2020
The Top 7 Challenges of Highly Sensitive People, According to a Therapist
I asked hundreds of HSPs about their biggest challenges. Here’s what they told me.…
For the first time, I thought: Am I fat?…
Although the world seems to prefer aggressive personalities, our HSP superpowers are secret weapons that…
- Parenting•Relationships / September 30, 2020
What Happens When a Highly Sensitive Person Grows Up with Emotional Neglect
Childhood emotional neglect can leave any child with difficulties that last into adulthood. But for…