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    24 Things Only Empaths Will Understand

    *cries in empath*

    Whitney Jefferson
    by Whitney Jefferson

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. At first, you'll likely have some wildly emotional moments that you aren't sure how to handle.

    2. It can be, um, a lot.

    3. And so you've learned to put up walls to protect yourself.

    4. You know how to spot a liar from a mile away.

    5. And you can always tell when someone's not being entirely honest.

    6. You soon realize that you have to let go of toxic people in your life.

    7. You have to set boundaries.

    8. This is, of course, difficult since people are ~drawn to~ you at all times.

    9. This also means that people open up to you a lot without asking first.

    10. You'll often find yourself getting sucked in to the drama and ~feeling~ every bit of anguish being experienced.

    11. It happens, but you'll remind yourself not to let other people's vibes influence your own.

    12. Because of all this, you've figured out ways to relax and recharge at the end of the day.

    13. AND you have an A+ self care routine.

    14. You can relate to all sides of the story.

    15. And you can usually find the light at the end of the tunnel.

    16. You've gotten good and feigning surprise.

    17. You know what it's like to be in a place with lots of people and have learned how to arrive prepared.

    18. You've also learned when it's the right time to make your exit.

    19. You KNOW this is the realest of the real:

    20. You might feel alone on your journey here on Earth...

    21. ...and you might keep many of your "out there" thoughts inside...

    22. ...but in reality, you aren't the only one at all. There are lots of Empaths all around you!

    23. And at the end of the day, you realize you can only control YOU...

    24. ...and you do a damn good job at it. Bravo!