The Imperfect Blog

Helping you let go of perfection and embrace your wonderfully sensitive self.

Discovering The Power Of Silence
Sara Busser Sara Busser

Discovering The Power Of Silence

I used to be a Space Filler. The one who noticed any lapse in conversation and rushed in to fix it. Awkward silence felt as scary to me as rejection. So preventing it was crucial.

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Your Guilt May Be Compassion In Disguise
Sara Busser Sara Busser

Your Guilt May Be Compassion In Disguise

As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), understanding the line between empathy and responsibility is crucial. After recently setting a boundary and ending a friendship, I realized the guilt I felt was deep compassion in disguise.

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Becoming a Mother as an HSP
Sara Busser Sara Busser

Becoming a Mother as an HSP

When I became a mother, I had no choice but to face the parts of myself I had been able to hide and escape from for so long

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HSPs In Other Cultures
Sara Busser Sara Busser

HSPs In Other Cultures

Imagine that you grew up in a culture where your sensitivity was celebrated. How might you view yourself differently?

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