For a long time now, I have seen countless examples of people made out as weak or inferior for showing their emotions. No one is ever allowed to be too happy, or too sad. It is becoming harder for people to open up to one another because we are taught to bottle it up.

I am writing this because I have always been sensitive to my own and other's feelings. I believe that being aware of the importance of emotions makes me a kinder and more caring person.

Sensitvity does not make you weak. Sensitivity makes you aware of those around you, and allows you to connect with others on a more emotional level.

This also is harder for most people, due to many situations and aspects of their lives. Stop telling those people to stop crying, and stop invalidating their emotions. If someone you care about wishes to open up to you then it is your job to create a safe space for them.

Teach others that sensitivity is not a flaw, but a strength. Being able to enjoy the little things and relieve that burden of emotion could help so many people.

Sensitivity has made me resilient. All the things that I have went through have taught me that above all, I have come back to a positive place. Everyone has their own story, and we must be sensitive to others that are still struggling to find their place.

I am grateful that I am sensitive. People may find it odd, but it has helped me continuously shape and reshape myself into a better person than I was before.

You are not defined by your past, and you are not weak for taking your own time to defeat your problems. You can only open to your emotions when you are comfortable enough to let them in.

For a long time I bottled it up, but being able to realize that my emotions make me who I am makes me proud to be sensitive.