The key distinction is this: supporting someone through deep growth is not about affirmation or encouragement alone. It’s about disruption, presence, and mastery. It’s about showing up fully, holding firm boundaries, and guiding them through discomfort with both patience and precision. You can’t outsource this work, and you can’t perform it lightly.
Read MoreEmpaths often struggle with setting emotional boundaries because of their sensitivity. When they come in close contact with others, those people tend to overshare their personal and often traumatic life events. While empaths may feel discomfort or confusion about this information, they also feel an overwhelming urge to help or rescue the person sharing their experience. Unfortunately, this connection can leave empaths feeling deprioritized as a person.
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