The Importance of Telling People About the Trait of High Sensitivity: Live Podcast with Julie and Willow
This is one of the questions I’m asked the most. We will discuss some of the challenges you have named and the benefits of talking about the trait. HSPs have named the following on why it might be hard to tell people: Don’t know how to describe it Shame about being highly sensitive Don’t think people are interested in it Worry people think you are asking for special treatment Don’t want people to think you are different Talking about the trait and telling others has the following benefits: Normalizes and validates the trait Spreads awareness and education about our gifts Helps others understand you Your needs need to be known to be met Educating others helps you express your needs too, which improves your relationships You can help and connect to other HSPs Leads to self-advocacy & advocacy about the trait Your mental health/medical professionals care can benefit you and all the HSPs that come after you It grows self-acceptance that improves everything We love hearing from you about what you found helpful. Please share this episode with others to help spread awareness and education of the trait.