Hello StruggleStreet: Thank you for sharing your experience with us.  I'm sorry I don't think I would be in a position to offer anything in the way of comments. ((I'm just an old man.)  (Hopefully there will be other PC members who will have some perspectives they can share.) However I believe this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to Psych Central. 
Here are links to 5 articles, from Psych Central's archives, on the subjects of empaths & on highly sensitive people:
5 Ways Sensitive Empaths Can Avoid Emotional Exhaustion
Why Empaths and Sensitives Must Take Special Care of Their Energies
How Highly Sensitive People Can Shield Themselves from Negativity
5 Tips for Highly Sensitive People in Navigating Overwhelm
How to Set Boundaries When You Are a Highly Sensitive Person | Happily Imperfect
I hope you find PC to be of benefit. 
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