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What's the difference between HSP and Empath

April 26, 2022 · In: HSP Journey, HSP Relationships Lauren Hunter

What’s the Difference Between a Highly Sensitive Person and an Empath?

When I started researching sensitivity, I wasn't sure what the differences were between the term "empath" and the term "highly sensitive person (HSP)." It seemed to me that they could mostly be used interchangeably, yet there were some subtle differences between the terms even though the difference between a Highly Sensitive Person and an empath can be nuanced.... Read More

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