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An author reflects on intense caring, concerns about perception, and learning to accept that sensitivity.
Published Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Lehigh University
The author writes about feeling deeply invested in many things and sometimes wishing others shared that intensity. Once told to 'grow out' of caring, they are learning to embrace this trait while grappling with worries about how they’re perceived, sounding smart, and getting things right.
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