“Highly sensitive people are too often perceived as weaklings or damaged goods. To feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness, it is the trademark of the truly alive and compassionate. It is not the empath who is broken, it is society that has become dysfunctional and emotionally disabled. There is no shame in expressing your authentic feelings. Those who are at times described as being a 'hot mess' or having 'too many issues' are the very fabric of what keeps the dream alive for a more caring, humane world. Never be ashamed to let your tears shine a light in this world.”
― Anthon St. Maarten

I don't know how many believe in Empaths, but I am one and this hits hard for me. For a long time I had to learn to differentiate between my own feelings and others and growing up, that was not an easy task. I did learn, however, and I actually utilize it to specific needs in my life like writing.