[splendra]

I too am a sensetive type. However I have had to toughen up considerably cause I just cannot afford to let emotions overtake me and hold me back. I can sense stuff that used to scare the heck out of me that now I know how to protect myself from.

Being a single mom helped me alot to stop taking everything so personally. I felt like I just had to find ways to help me be able to face the world on a daily basis without fear of being hurt. I have learned there is a lot of difference in people who are just plain mean and people who speak their truth even if what they tell me makes me look at something I am doing in a differnt way and I might feel offended or hurt. I realize if it is true that it can hurt alot and often times there is a festering wound underneathe the dirty dressing that I am refusing to look at and I can keep on covering it or let it hit the air and get well...I am glad that I am not afraid to look at my wounds anymore...

My sister is like that too and poor dear she can hardly make it out of her room or have a conversation without getting all upset. She knows I understand but, only she can pull herself up I suppose since she refuses any help....