The Lame Chick: The Empath

I feel all of the things, all of the time…and not just my own.

That’s the life of an Empath.

I know your heartache.

Your fear.

Your stress.

Your worry.

Your doubt.

Your anxiety.

Your joy.

Your excitement.

Your pride.

Your satisfaction.

Your determination.

Your regret.

Your lust.

Your passion.

Your love.

I feel all the things.

I read energy.

I sense your emotions.

I’ve been this way my entire life.

That’s why I’m your trusted friend.

Your unofficial therapist.

It’s why I always know just the right thing to say.

It’s how I always know when something is wrong.

And it’s why I always try to help.

Because I feel you.

I see you, the real you.

And I want to help in whatever way I can.

I’ve experienced a lot of darkness in this life.

I’ve endured and survived things I shouldn’t have.

I’ve rebuilt myself from rubble time and time again to be here for you.

I’ve always known my purpose here is to help people, even if I had to experience the worst of humanity to be able to do it.

I am grateful for the lessons I’ve learned.

I am grateful for every opportunity I’ve had to offer light in the darkness of others.

And I am most grateful for those who have offered a light in mine.

Life is challenging.

It is messy.

It is difficult.

At times we can struggle to see the point of it all.

But it’s this, the human experience.

It’s love and laughter and growth and triumph.

These moments of breakdown before breakthrough.

Of baring your soul and being reminded that everything is going to be okay…that you’ve already survived 100% of the worst days of your life.

It’s recognizing that we are all in this together.

We all experience these things in different ways and to varying degrees…and it’s all valid.

You are not alone.

You never were.

And you never will be.

I love you.