Hi, you and all of your feelings are welcome here.
This collection of essays is an experimental project in response to a piece I wrote in early 2020. In a thousand words, I aired my frustration with the “too sensitive” trope and how this label shames sensitive people for their innate wiring.
The response was overwhelming. Readers commented and sent me DMs. So many people shared that they’ve also been called “too much” and “too sensitive.” The vulnerability displayed was moving. While others wrote that they finally felt seen, I too found solidarity in the responses.
This space seeks to continue that conversation and explore various feelings-related topics. I’m also an Enneagram 4, as are many other sensitive people, so we’ll explore that here too. Expect essays about creative living, balancing our feelings, and (obviously) sad songs and movies.
So without further ado, welcome to Feelings Not Aside. May this be an online offering of community and acceptance in a world that doesn’t always un…
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