I too am a highly sensitive person. I have learned over the years to embrace this side of myself. I've been told by others that I should be more aggressive, well that's like asking a leopard to change it's spots. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some meek timid thing and when I need to be aggressive I am.
I have great empathy and compassion for others and sometimes find it odd when others don't. An example of what I mean: My husband and I will be driving somewhere and he will become impatient with another driver for driving too slow. I always tell him "honey, have patience, you don't know what's going on with that person. Maybe they just had a fight with their spouse or found out some really bad news and they are distracted" He tells me, you're too nice.
I would much rather be the way I am than cold and hardened.
This has been one of the biggest blessings in my life. To take my life back after all the chaos and drama my son created.
It's so satisfying to embrace who I am with all my quirks and to truly enjoy my life.
For me, this is where control came into play. It's about who I can trust and can truly be myself around. I have learned over the years to be very careful as there are people (my son was one of them) who have used my sensitivity against me.
I am a strong, sensitive, quirky lady. (yes, I cry at the animal Budweiser commercials)
