Blog | The Inner Life of the Highly Sensitive Person
Why Highly Sensitive People Get Stuck in Narcissistic Relationships
Why HSPs Get Pulled In
You didn’t end up in this dynamic because you're naïve.
You ended up here because you care.
HSPs often have a high capacity for empathy, emotional labor, and second chances. We want people to feel seen and safe—and we tend to question ourselves before we question someone else.
This makes us so good at navigating complexity… but it also makes us vulnerable to those who feed off that emotional flexibility without offering it back.
Especially when you’ve been taught to be accommodating, avoid conflict, or keep the peace no matter what.
Christina Sheehan, MS, LPC
As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) myself (she/her pronouns), I know the struggle it can be to accept yourself and your unique abilities and needs. My dream is a world where all HSPs can feel their value and have the freedom to share their gifts in the world. Now, maybe more then ever, highly sensitive people and empaths are very needed to help care for this world. Through my private practice in Portland, Oregon I currently contribute by working with highly sensitive individuals on the issues that affect HSPs more deeply then others. This includes, covert narcissistic relationships, midlife transitions/crisis!, and learning about & accepting yourself.