Struggles and Strengths of Being a Highly Sensitive Child and Teen

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to grow up as a highly sensitive person (HSP)? In this episode, we’re diving into the unique challenges and strengths we experienced as highly sensitive kids and teens—and how those formative years shaped who we are today.

From school and friendships to family expectations, we reflect on moments of struggle, self-discovery, and resilience. Plus, we talk about the surprising strengths we didn’t even realize we had back then. Whether you grew up as an HSP or are raising one, this episode offers a candid look at what it means to navigate the world with a sensitive heart.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:
Feeling “different” as a sensitive child or teen.
How societal pressures shaped our understanding of sensitivity.
The emotional highs and lows of growing up sensitive.

💬 Join the Conversation:
What was your experience growing up as a sensitive child or teen? Share your story in the comments or let us know what you'd like us to talk about next.


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Tiara and Anne-Kathrin, both highly sensitive people and empaths with a similar passion: to provide resources for highly sensitive people interested in personal growth and living their best life as a highly sensitive person.

They connected via a Facebook group back in 2018, and have been meeting frequently over the internet ever since. Tiara lives in the United States, and Anne-Kathrin lives in Europe, and even though they live across the world from each other and have yet to meet face to face, they have developed a strong friendship. Very quickly Tiara and Anne-Kathrin became close friends and felt they saw a lot of themselves in each other, finally feeling like they found another who understood what it meant to be highly sensitive and empathic.

In their virtual hang-outs, Tiara and Anne-Kathrin discuss topics related to being highly sensitive, personal development ideas, their experiences growing their own businesses, and share stories, tips, and fun activities.

Follow us on our other social media platforms, and check out our websites:

Tiara Ariel and her online program for HSPs
Website: http://www.TiaraAriel.com
Program: https://www.TiaraAriel.com/membership
Instagram:   / tiara.ariel.hse  

Anne-Kathrin & HiSensitives:
Website: http://www.HiSensitives.com
Membership: https://hisensitives.com/ideal-self-m...
Instagram:   / hisensitives  

Spotify:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

TikTok:
  / highlysensitivefriends  

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