Since I can remember I've been considered "too sensitive" for this world. I've always let others' opinions, words, and actions affect my emotions more than I know I ever should. My sensitivity has been considered one of my greatest faults by more than a handful of people I've met in my lifetime, and much more than a time or two have I also let myself believe that to be true. I read into nearly every word that's said to me throughout my days, lingering on tones, picking apart the context. I cry to express basically every emotion I could ever feel; anger, love, fear, joy, sorrow. Sometimes I cry just to cry, and I've been told for so long that it's bad to be this sensitive. That I shouldn't cry unless I have a reason to cry, and even then, only if the reason is good enough. I've been made to believe that I'm too emotional, I feel too hard and I show it too often. That there's something wrong with being this way, with being sensitive and empathetic.

I don't believe there is such a thing as being "too sensitive", and there is absolutely nothing wrong with being emotional and aware of the feelings of others around you. Sensitivity is what makes this world good. If everyone adhered to this idea that you cannot be "too sensitive" it would be devastating to say the least. People wouldn't open up to others, people would have a more difficult time connecting to one another. In some cases some greats places and services like homeless shelters and donating blood wouldn't be nearly as prevalent, because so many people would be conditioned to think they cannot care too much, or something is wrong with them.

I am proud to be considered "too sensitive". My ability to relate to people so deeply on an emotional level and being so in touch with the way I'm feeling is one of my greatest strengths, and I will never let anyone tell me otherwise again. My empathy gives me confidence in knowing I can listen to others, and put myself in their shoes as best as I can. The fact that I cry because I feel so strongly in so many different was is not a bad quality in the slightest. I love feeling so deeply, it's who I am, and without my sensitivity I wouldn't be the person I am today. I'm proud of how deeply strongly, and passionately i feel everyday, and you should be proud of your sensitivity too. There is no flaw in being emotional, empathetic, or sensitive.