animal connections as a highly sensitive person
POV: You’re at a social gathering and the first thing you do is look for the house cat. When you see movies or ads that share animal suffering, you physically feel ill. As Highly Sensitive Persons, we care about animals deeply. So deeply, that it is quite literally impossible for us to hurt a fly. We experience the perspectives of animals and have an intense connection to their realities.
This allows us to experience visceral bonds and trust with the animals we encounter. Animals offer us patience, understanding, co-regulation, attunement, pleasure, and play. They also help us hold our intense feelings and remind us to care for our needs by modeling having their needs met.
i’ve always experienced connections with animals in a deep way
As a kid, I felt stronger connections to the animals in my life than to other kids my age. My favorite place was to be in their presence. Their calming nurturance soothed my anxiety and overwhelm. I felt seen and heard by them in a profound way. This continues to this day.
Experiencing the world as an HSP can sometimes be overwhelming, stressful, and exhausting. But HSP traits also allow us to connect to other beings, including animals, in a powerful and transformative way.
