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!"
Oh, wow. My grandfather always told me that I was too sensitive, as I cried over every little thing. I was also told by teachers that "I couldn't control my emotions", which I could, but it was hard because every little feeling could flow out of my body. Now that I'm here on this forum, I now know other people who are as intense and sensitive as I am!
In my house, it was "You're too intense. What is wrong with you?"
It is SO GREAT to hear from all of you. THANK YOU ALL. (For emphasis, not loudness.)
I am now currently reading, "Raising the Intense Child" on the internet. If I get the book, I'll show it to my family members and tell them how to raise me!
People will understand, then!
LOL! I feel that way, ... "here's how to raise me"
Send them to this forum and SENG.
