Authentically Me…

Simply put, I’m a person who feels way too much and cares way too much. That’s why my circle is small—and why it has to be. I can’t afford to have people around me who play with my feelings. Anyone in close proximity to me? I’m going to feel what you’re feeling. I absorb it. I carry it. And sometimes, I even carry it harder than the person experiencing it.

This is something I’ve always known about myself. But now, I’m learning to manage it. I’m learning that not everyone deserves access to that part of me. What I have is a gift—it’s a superpower. But if I’m not careful, it becomes a burden.

For the ones who are genuine, it’s a beautiful thing to have me around. I’m a nurturer, a listener, a safe space. But for those who take advantage of people like me, it’s dangerous to let them too close. So I’m learning—really learning—that access to me has to be earned.

I feel deeply in every area of my life: work, friendship, romance. I love hard. I notice things people overlook. I sense what others miss. I’ll see it before it happens. I’ll feel it before someone admits it. And that’s a blessing… but also a responsibility I have to carry wisely.

I used to want to be a nurse, but I knew I’d carry every patient’s pain home. That’s how much I feel. And as I grow older, I’ve come to realize that my emotions are sacred. My energy is sacred. My peace is sacred.

So now, I’m learning to listen and still separate. To witness pain and not lose myself in it. To care without collapsing. I’ve always had a small circle, but now—I’m more intentional about who gets close.

This is not just something to say for a podcast/blog. This is me. And I know I’m not alone. If you’re like me—if you feel too much, care too much, give too much—you’re not broken. You’re just built different. Protect that. Learn how to carry your gift with grace and boundaries.

I’m still learning. I’m still growing. And I’m choosing me, every time.

Unboxed & Free,

With Love & Strength!

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