How I Survive and Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Single Parent
Parenting solo with a sensitive nervous system? You’re not broken—you’re wired for deep care. These 9 gentle strategies have helped me go from meltdown to mindful. I didn’t know I was a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) until my son was about three years old. Suddenly, so much made sense. I’m pretty much the textbook definition of a Highly Sensitive Person—I checked every box on the self-test. Discovering what that meant was a total game-changer for me. I finally understood why those early baby years had felt like I was barely surviving—while my friends seemed to cruise through with ease. The sleepless nights, the overstimulation, the constant needs—I was truly struggling and didn’t have the words for it at the time. Now that I do, I’ve built a way of life that honors my sensitivity and my son’s needs. Is it always easy? Not at all. But there are ways to make it more manageable—and even joyful. Here’s what’s helping me survive and even thrive as a highly sensitive single parent. 1. Stick...
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