You’ve spent your life feeling different, like the odd one out in your family or friend groups. People have called you “too sensitive” or “too emotional,” so you learned it was easier to hide your feelings just to get by.

If you’re in the Awakening stage, you might be experiencing:

• Constant Overwhelm: You absorb the pain and emotions of others until you’re running on empty, often putting everyone else’s needs first. The world can feel draining and loud, and you may often feel triggered by conflict or intense environments.
• Confusion About Your Identity: After years of people-pleasing and shape-shifting to keep the peace, you’ve lost track of you. You might not be sure what you genuinely like or care about, and the thought of being your authentic self feels vulnerable.
• Feeling Alone in Your Experience: You see the world differently, but it’s been hard to know what to do with that truth. This path can feel lonely, and you’re seeking others who can relate to your experience.
• A Spiritual Awakening: You feel a deeper calling and are starting to realize you inhabit a world of energy that you need to understand. There is no peace for an empath without this journey of self-discovery.