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Originally Posted by Anika.
In my opinion there is nothing wrong or inappropriate about it. What seems wrong is shaming people for it, or shaming oursleves.
... This is the skin I was born with, it's not a defect or a flaw. It's just designed differently then some others. All types of personalities help this world go round. We all offer different things that are needed.
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Thank you for sharing this Anika
It helps to know that other sensitive people have also had to fight against the shame that has been out upon them by others, which eventually becomes the shame that we put on ourselves. I am ashamed of reacting, then I become ashamed of shame. It is not a healthy way to live. I would like to get to the point where I feel accepted (both by myself and others) even in the midst of an "over" reaction, in the midst of tears, or misplaced anger. It doesn't help me to try and hide it because I am worried about being judged. It has to come out, some time. Preferable not as a massive explosion of emotions. But, hey, if that does happen, I'd like not to feel ashamed about it either.