Life learnings for the highly sensitive person
High Sensitivity Australia Resources
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Muddling through life as a HSP
We’ll be honest. Most of the time we feel like frauds when we write and post this stuff. Imposter syndrome is already high when you’re a counsellor and you feel like your life is a hot mess. Being highly sensitive makes it feel even worse.
But on this page we will endeavor to share what we’ve learnt, and what we are learning from others.
We hope it helps!
Personal Stories
A Bothered Woman
I’ve always wanted to be an unbothered woman … but now I’m not so sure.
My Story: Erica Webb, the Counsellor
I cried a lot as a baby. My mum told me, numerous times, about the road trip holidays they abandoned because I would cry and cry from the back of the car. By all accounts, that crying baby grew into a very sensitive child (who cried a lot). I was introverted, shy, and...
The HSA Quarterly 'Primer' Conversation
Join Matt and Erica for an engaging live online conversation as they share their journeys as highly sensitive people. Discover the mistakes they’ve made and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way.
This interactive presentation features a Q&A session, allowing you to submit your questions in advance if that feels more comfortable for you.
Visit the Primer in High Sensitivity page for further details and to secure your spot.
Join the HSA Facebook Group
Erica and Matt would like to invtie you to join our private (and moderated) online community. Our facebook group gives you the opportunity to join with other highly sensitive people from around Australia for learning, support, and understanding.
Grab your self a cup of tea and join us. There’s always a place for you here.
Recent Blog Posts
A Bothered Woman
I’ve always wanted to be an unbothered woman … but now I’m not so sure.
Feeling the Rage
I read something on Substack recently that made my blood boil. Not just a slight rise in temperature, but a full blown, one hundred degree, steam out of the ears, rage. I will confess that I have a...
When Tragedy Strikes
If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person like me, then national tragedies don’t just make the news — they move in, rearrange the furniture, and sleep on your chest. Bondi Black Saturday Tsunami’s...
Books
Articles
Bianca P Acevedo, Alaine N Aron, Arthur Aron, Matthew Donald-Sangster, Nancy Collins, Lucy L Brown
Websites, Podcasts, Channels
https://hsperson.com/ – the website of Elaine Aron
https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/ – the website of Andre Solo and Jenn Granneman
https://highlysensitiveperson.net/ – the website and podcast of Kelly O’Laughlin
https://this-being-highly-sensitive.info/ – the website and blog of Sally Pendreigh