‘Life Letter’ to a Sensitive Soul in Crisis
The world is unsettled — so are you. Here are the words you need to hear.
The world is unsettled — so are you. Here are the words you need to hear.
Men who embrace their sensitive side have healthier relationships — without the angry outbursts.
1. You’re easily overwhelmed by sensory input, everything from bright lights to exterior sounds, like a police siren.
If we want our new normal to be more just, more balanced, and healthier, it’s time to claim our place as humanity’s “royal advisors.”
People may call you “too sensitive” or “overly emotional.” They couldn’t be more wrong.
My sensitivity used to be a perpetual source of shame and embarrassment, before I discovered that being a highly sensitive person was a real thing.
The world could benefit from listening to sensitive men — instead of telling them there’s something wrong with them.
Being a strong man can — and does — include being sensitive.
It’s us, the sensitive ones, who need to guide our culture toward compassion.
I assumed I must be an introvert. But it wasn’t people that wore me out — it was overstimulation.
To become resilient, we need to speak up for our needs — and say no to the things that burn us out.
My husband and I process stress *very* differently.
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