Emily PetridisWe need to titrate our pain as sensitive women. Feeling deeply means our whole body gets wrapped up in an experience. Heartbreak can feel like the earth shatters underneath you and you’re going to fall to your death..
Emily PetridisHumans are drawn to relationships. We’re drawn to each other. We need each other to survive and also to grow. That doesn’t mean we need to adopt criticism to “fix” ourselves.
Emily PetridisWhen you have a sensitive nervous system often you hold pain from past relationships which effect how easily you can give and receive love now. It can be easier to blame other people for being less empathetic.
Emily PetridisI had to explain to my mum how sensitive I was. She thought I was tough. A very independent woman. Someone who gets on with it and didn't need her..or anyone really.