Hiya fairydustgirl. Welcome to PC.
There was a discussion on empaths a while ago but I couldn't find it. There are a few of us on PC.
I know I am an empath. Being an empath is sometimes a blessing, sometimes a curse. I get so tired from it.
Here is one link.
16 Traits Of An Empath : I Am An Empath Story & Experience
There are more sites on Google too.