What to Do When Someone Dismisses Your Feelings
Sometimes the worst part is not the original hurt. It is what happens after you try to explain it. You say, “That embarrassed me,” or “I felt ignored,” or “I didn’t like how that came out.” And the other person comes back with, “You’re too sensitive,” “That’s not what happened,” or “You’re making it bigger […]
Empathy Fatigue
You may still care. That is the part people often miss. Empathy fatigue does not usually begin with cruelty. It often begins with a quiet thought you do not really want to admit. “I cannot do another emotional conversation today.” Or maybe it is not even a thought. Maybe your body goes flat when someone […]