I could quite easily, and have, cut myself off from meaningful relationships. I truly don't believe that people are capable of much. Therefore what I get in return is not much. It is enough.

People's needs are so in the moment that any deep relationship, which takes me years to cultivate and hold dear, is unlikely.

This opportunity with the German widow is something I have never encountered. However, so that she knows I have her back for as long as she needs me, my honesty with her is like no other. I have to tell her I need to back off for a couple of days, because I am an empath and her story, while compelling, and truly heroic, is extremely intense. But I have to come back after a couple of days, or my word, my integrity becomes watered down. This is not acceptable.

I am learning honesty on a whole new level.