What animals can teach us about boundaries, acceptance, and the limits of control As an animal empath, the pain of animal suffering can feel beyond unbearable. We hurt at a deep level that can be hard to live with at times. So the desire to take action is irresistible. We feel we need to save …
The Fixer Within: The Weight of Caring for Loved Ones
When helping those we care about feels like fixing them — and how empaths can honor both compassion and boundaries. In my life and particularly in relationships, I’ve learned a valuable lesson – the hard way. And I want to share it with you as validation for what you may be going through, and to …
The Test of Worth: When Helping Others Means Honoring Yourself
True compassion honors both the giver and the receiver. Many empaths are also healers; either personally or professionally. We’re natural helpers, and we like to give when we can, and as much as we can. But sometimes we cross the line, and lose sight of our boundaries. That line becomes blurred when we have that …