My Native Tongue, pt II of 3

I am an empath.

It took me quite a while to realize it. Most of my childhood, I felt stuck, stupid, silly for feeling things so deeply. My family called me sensitive, judgmental, and dramatic. I always thought there was something wrong with me.

Then, as I became a therapist, I realized that yes, it has been painful, but also: it’s my superpower.

Feeling things this deeply hurts, aches, and crushes me at times. And it also lets me fly. Every day, I see the magic in the world. My eyes just see it. I don’t have to try.