I still remember my mother telling me that I felt things too deeply. I hope my daughter knows she is entitled to her deep feelings.
In my house it was 'You're OverSensitive!' - in the form of an accusation.
Grinity
In my house it was, "You need to learn to get along!"
I didn't figure out what that meant for something like two decades. Now, when my kids have the same kinds of problems I had, I try to learn from the vagueness and be explicit about why others get wound up. Then I make suggestions for how the situation can be remedied.
Did I mention that DH and I have three intense children?
Val
