Many of us have been told, directly or indirectly, that we are "too much." Too emotional. Too sensitive. Too intense. In a world that rewards disconnection and emotional numbness, being deeply in touch with your feelings can be pathologized—especially for femmes, BIPOC, neurodivergent, and queer individuals.
But what if your emotional intensity isn't a flaw? What if your sensitivity is actually a form of intelligence? Reframing this narrative begins with acknowledging that deep feelers often carry wisdom others overlook. Emotional sensitivity allows for connection, empathy, and powerful insight into the world around us.
Being "too much" is often code for someone who makes others uncomfortable simply by being fully themselves. When you cry in front of others, challenge injustice, or ask for your needs to be met, you’re not being excessive—you’re being real. The discomfort people feel in the face of raw emotion is not about you; it’s often about their own unprocessed pain.
In therapy, reclaiming your sensitivity can be a radical act. We unpack where those "too much" messages came from, how they’ve shaped your self-worth, and what it means to own your emotional range without shame. You begin to rewrite the story—from overreacting to responding with deep care.
Healing looks like learning to stay with your emotions rather than shrink them. It looks like honoring your boundaries, valuing your intuition, and embracing your full self—volume turned all the way up. Because the world doesn’t need less of you. It needs more people who feel deeply, love fiercely, and live truthfully.
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