To my sensitive child: It hurts me that you're going through such a hard time. I wish I could take away all of your negative feelings and thoughts so you could see how truly amazing you are. You are special because you feel things so deeply. You have complex thoughts that many kids your age can't comprehend. You are capable of a wide range of emotions that mirror those of a much older child, or even an adult. But you are easily overwhelmed, and sometimes the world around you often seems unsafe. To a sensitive child like you, sometimes it's too much to take in at once. You worry more than … [Read more...]