How Does The HSP Speak Up In a Room Full Of People?!

[@debbietodd8547]

Thank you for this Shannon and how fortunate that these days you have a platform to address these issues.....the world is NOT kind to us and it is a struggle to thrive in it. I am a a69 years young HSP, introvert, empath and have been criticized all my life, in school and the workplace for not speaking out/contributing more often. Its nigh impossible and very often ends up being embarrassing and consequently we tend to withdraw even more at times. I have a lot say but almost always 24 hours or more later as you alluded to and have been accused of "not letting things go" and " keeping an argument going" because I cannot think of something to say in the heat of the moment. Workplaces need to offer us a way to share ideas and communicate that works for us and stop trying to make us fit the extrovert idea of how we should be, your idea of an email or message after is one solution. There are a lot of us out there and it is time we were acknowledged......we are not damaged goods, just different than the "norm".

[@ShaneLucas-bd3rv]

Hi Shannon! Everything you spoke about was on point. I often pause and reflect on the words I want to use when I'm having a conversation People tend to see that as an opportunity to change the topic or interject without letting me finish my thoughts. It is easier to remain quiet because trying to be heard feels like a fight to be recognized. I have told many people about being a HSP and most people dismiss and don't recognize it as personality trait. I was wondering if you've experienced this too. I've always felt different and now sometimes when people are dismissive I feel irrelevant. Being an HSP is always a challenge! Thank you for trying to reach out and share what it's like for us.

[@OnTheSensitiveSide]

Thanks for sharing your insights Shane. ✨🧡 To be honest, I am my own worst enemy when it comes to judging my HSP trait. I find that people do show a lot of patience, consideration and understanding. I'm the one who beats myself up for not being able to rock with the brightest stars sometimes. 🙈 But the part about not getting your thoughts through because you are quiet for "too long" I can unfortunately relate to. At a certain point I just embraced being a wallflower. I realized there was a lot more wisdom in listening than in speaking. and those who truly want to hear what I have to say, they ask and they listen. That's why small gathering or one on ones work better for me... Thanks for bringing this point to light!

[@bertaengenendt701]

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[@OnTheSensitiveSide]

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