This is Part 5 of a 5-part series, and you may want to read the other parts for more context. Here are the links for Part 1,…… Read more “The link between complex trauma and being an “empath”: not belonging + being misunderstood”
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The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 4: Hypervigilance and intuition
I thought and was often told that being so intuitive meant I was more deeply connected to those around me, but that wasn’t really the case. Looking back, my hyper-developed intuition was like a stand-in for genuine connection with others.
The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 3: (mislabeled) introversion
When I started therapy, one of the biggest things I said I needed help with in my very first session was managing my life as an “extreme…… Read more “The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, part 3: (mislabeled) introversion”
The connection between complex trauma and being an “empath”, Part 2: healthy anger, healthier boundaries
Boundaries are a huge theme in the shifts I’ve noticed in my empathic traits, and learning where healthy boundaries and compassion intersect was pivotal for me.
The connection between complex trauma and my identity as an “empath”: Part 1
*Disclaimer*: I put the word “empath” in quotes not to discredit the identity or label, but because I don’t personally find that the identity fits anymore. Also,…… Read more “The connection between complex trauma and my identity as an “empath”: Part 1″
We need to stop weaponizing empathy
The word “empathy” has taken on a distorted meaning in spiritual/wellness communities. What are we really asking for when we urge people to “show empathy”?
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