The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: sensitive

  • The Components of a Gaslight, Experienced

    The Components of a Gaslight, Experienced

    My friend chose to tell me why my feelings were irrational.

  • Remember Your Truths

    No one can take them from you no matter how hard they try.

  • What to Take with You

    There are things that I know are true about myself.

  • Leggo My Ego

    In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve always had piss-poor self-esteem. I’ve always felt kind of weird. Different from everyone else. Like I don’t fit in. Because of that, I leave myself rather vulnerable to criticism. Any hint of censure from someone else causes me to think, “Maybe THAT’S it! That’s what has always been…

  • Gratitude

    Ever since I moved to Seattle, I’ve sort of felt as if my heart has come to reside outside of my ribcage. Vulnerable. Exposed. Sensitive. It’s kind of a crazy feeling. I need to develop a thicker skin. I’ve just been through so much in the past couple years. I’ve given up so much, sacrificed…