Fuzzybear,

As a fellow empath, I empathize with your pain (pun intended lol). Our gifts are needed to soften an often harsh and uncaring world - so I want to encourage you: don't give up! When I find myself discouraged over feeling too much or others' apparent lack of feelings and care for their fellow man, it is often a sign that I am overextending myself. In these moments, I try to step back and practice some self-care. Sometimes, this really does look like escaping and hibernating with the bears for a bit lol. Empathy can often feel burdensome if it is not accompanied with appropriate boundaries.

I hope that you find the time you need to rest and rejuvenate. Love yourself so that you're able to spread that love to others <3