Anyone who has escaped the clutches of an abuser or a narcissist is completely aware of what boundaries are. It was a hard lesson to learn after leaving that ordeal, but an extremely necessary one. Perhaps even without hearing the term “boundaries” most of us already know what they are and have them in place….
Category: Empath
An Empath Doesn’t Wave A Magic Wand
I called this blog The Write Empath, but I seldom write about the empath part of me. I am an empath, and it is an important part of who I am, but it isn’t something I focus much on in the public eye. There are books, blogs, and message boards galore that discuss the term…
Self-Blame Is Quicksand
I have friends who have been or are still in prison. Unfortunately, upon being incarcerated, they lost friends and family. While I do not condone the actions they were locked up for, I still consider them important to me. For this reason, I write letters to bring them help and comfort. One of the common…
But Did You Listen?
You were staring directly into my eyes when I told you about my latest writing project. Later, when I asked you a question about it, you looked at me as if I had grown a second nose on my face. Didn’t you listen? As each year passes by, life seems to grow more hectic. We…
The Write Empath 2018 Review
As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time to review the past twelve months. My life changed drastically in many different ways. Some of these changes have been reflected here in the many posts I’ve published. Usually, I don’t know what I’m going to write about before I settle in to write my posts. Often…
Epsom Salt Baths Heal The Soul
Epsom salts are known for helping with joint pain. They also have other healing properties if you are an empath. It’s been a hard rough week for me. Arthritis pain has been running at a higher level than I’m prepared to deal with on a daily basis. I’ve had a ninety-minute writing seminar online every…
The Journey To The Empath Part 3
(Find the first part of my journey here.) Upon learning I am an empath I went into isolation for a while. I didn’t know who to trust. Finally, I reached out and gained a handful of people who gave me the support system I need. Ultimately, though, I had to figure out my life and…
The Journey to the Empath part 2
(Read part 1 of my empath journey here.) In Spring 2012 I was researching narcissism because my siblings and I had diagnosed my mother with this disorder. It was an eye-opening discovery and answered for me a lot of questions I had about my self-esteem issues. As I was searching, a very significant article jumped…
The Journey To The Empath Part 1
I didn’t always know that I am an empath. I never even heard the term until I watched Deanna Troi in Star Trek The Next Generation. Even then I didn’t identify with it because my senses don’t work like hers. I don’t focus on a person and instantly read their thoughts and emotions. Maybe if…
Welcome to The Write Empath
Hi everyone! I’m Shell. Welcome to my world. I hope to offer a peek into my crazy life. For those who know me no explanation is necessary. For those who do not yet know me, be afraid. Be VERY afraid. There’s always a lot going on in my life. I work a regular job in…