Empaths are Sponges

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I soak in your words,
Your actions,
Your actions,
Your body language.
I don't want to care this much.
It's scary.
Paralyzing.
Overwhelming.
Evokes extreme emotion.
We don't want to be
So sensitive, so raw.
Even crowds can make us anxious.
We love too much,
Hurt to the bone.
We cannot handle such excruciating pain.