Comments on: The challenges and gifts of being a highly sensitive person

By: Malaika Archer

Malaika Archer — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:44:20 +0000

Great article. It makes me think of my son. I sometimes wonder if he is highly sensitive. He plays soccer and is passionate about the game, he will cry if his coach scolds him or if he didn’t defend his goal and the other team scored and a list of other things. We are worried if he will be made a target because of this among his peers. We do not want to shut him down so we are working through it with him right now. He did have a bout of “sadness” as he called it and it was worrying but once he is busy, he is okay. I dunno.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sun, 23 May 2021 00:21:32 +0000

In reply to joleisa. JOLEISA, Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I am so glad that you found the article helpful. I hope that you continue to find the gifts in being sensitive, and find ways to manage the more challenging parts.

By: joleisa

joleisa — Sat, 22 May 2021 18:47:08 +0000

This is such an eye opener! Thanks to your guest writer for such an insight. I identify a lot with some of the characteristics and also feel a little troubled by some. I’m hoping that with this reading I will understand things more and be able to put some things into perspective, not just about myself but about others around me too.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:30:06 +0000

Hi David, The analogy with waves is a good one. Thank you.

By: David N Brace

David N Brace — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:14:17 +0000

Wonderful piece. Being highly sensitive or even an empath has times where it will be very difficult. Feeling the emotions of others you are trying to help often becomes like ya ding against the surf as waves pound against you.

But these times can also be some of the greatest moments for growth.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:46:29 +0000

In reply to CrazyFitnessGuy. Thanks for sharing Crazy Fitness Guy!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:44:16 +0000

In reply to delaneylsmith. Delaney, it is my hope that all of us HSP can feel not so alone or different. Thanks for your comment.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:39:58 +0000

In reply to Courtney at Knock on Motherhood. Courtney, it is always good to hear that my writing has helped someone in some way.Thanks for sharing.

By: CrazyFitnessGuy

CrazyFitnessGuy — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:27:10 +0000

I totally agree

By: delaneylsmith

delaneylsmith — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:54:19 +0000

I relate so much to this! Thank you for sharing and bringing awareness!