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THE EMPATHETIC PERSON

 THE EMPATHETIC PERSON



People are born differently and some are made differently. When circumstances hit you and you overcome them, your authenticity becomes your sustenance.

Let us talk about empathetic people who feel the hurt of others, carry the weight of people’s problems like theirs, with their minds processing everything as though they were made for it. They notice the slightest change in conversations and have the habit of feeling deeply, sometimes to the point of tears. You could place them in moments of grief and they would not need to pretend, they would feel it fully.

If you are that empathetic person, you are one of the strongest people the universe has created. Your ability to process your emotions, listen to others, and feel their pain as though it were yours is authentic.

I am that empathetic person.

I thought I was abnormal, and when my eyes betrayed me instead of staying dry during conflict, people called it emotional blackmail. I always thought something was wrong with me. Maybe I was too soft, like they said. Maybe it was emotional blackmail. Perhaps it was my past shaping my reactions. But as I stepped into the world of psychology, I realized that empathy is not only unique, it is an amazing gift.

Most people can walk away after hurting others, but an empathetic person is extra careful not to hurt people with their reactions, words, or even in unconscious ways. They feel guilt deeply. Sometimes the other person may not even recognize the hurt, yet an empathetic person already carries the weight of it in their chest.

Many writers and thinkers have spoken about empathy and how its uniqueness shapes society. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee shows empathy through the idea of stepping into someone else’s life and understanding their perspective before judging. George Eliot saw empathy as a moral force that connects human lives and makes people kinder and more responsible. Maya Angelou emphasized emotional awareness and human connection, reminding us that people may forget what you said or did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Empathetic people believe that even those who seem harsh once had a softness that life disrupted. They think deeply about situations, their outcomes, and how actions may affect others in the future. An empathetic person is rarely selfish. Their kindness and tenderness are loud in their actions. Unlike nonchalant people, they remember little things, keep meaningful memories, and can go far just to see the people they love smile and feel happy.

Being empathetic is not weakness. It is the strength to understand what others cannot see in depth.

Chidimma Writes

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