Creating Safe Spaces: A Journey for Sensitive Souls

This essay was originally published in my June 2025 newsletter. All content was written by me (not AI)

Fitting In as a Highly Sensitive Woman

Have you ever struggled to fit in? Or, felt as if there was something about you that kept you from finding those connections that other people seem to find so easily?

I know what that’s like, and I would look inside myself for “the reason.” I was sure that if I could be different somehow, then my relationships and connecting with others would feel easier.

It took a long time to understand that I was different. I was made differently because I’m highly sensitive.

I’ve heard other women share that they feel it’s a burden to be highly sensitive (HS). And I get it, we feel and take in a lot! But, for me learning about HS traits was a relief!

Being able to voice when I feel overwhelmed and knowing/sharing it’s because I’m feeling overstimulated. Or feeling hurt by a friend’s casual remark and recognizing that because they aren’t HS, they aren’t aware of the impact of their words or expressions.

I wonder what the world would be like if everyone understood high sensitivity, and it was accepted and honored.

Sacred Sensitive Spaces

Have you found spaces where you feel as ease in your sensitive soul? I’ve found a few, and it’s felt so good to lean in and make those people, places, and spaces a priority in my life.

Why do I think it’s important to seek out communities that hold your sensitivity with a sacred touch?

Because too often you’re required to dim your light. To mask who you are at your center. To accommodate others needs and subjugate yours.

Because the world is a less sensitive space, so finding other HS women helps you feel a part of something bigger.

Because, when you’re with women who honor your sensitive traits, you feel held, seen, supported, embodied, and authentically aligned. There’s room to be vulnerable. You’re supported when you go deep. The pace honors your need to process slowly.

I want this for you, for me, for all highly sensitive women! You deserve a place where your sensitive nature can blossom and grow. 

I want you to shine your beautiful sparklyness out in the world with confidence ad purpose. And it’s easier when you have some support behind you.

When your voice is honored in a group it helps. In community, you rewire those old messages that said you’re too much, or too sensitive. Other sensitive feminine voices validate the things you’ve been feeling for a lifetime. You learn that you get to take care of your needs in kind compassionate ways. And that’s a gift that keeps on giving…

If you’re not sure where you people are, I host monthly meet-ups for highly sensitive women.

You an also join the wait list for the Circle of Sacred Sensitivity membership for highly sensitive women. I’d love for you to be a part of it!