A Blessing and a Curse of an Empath

An empath is someone who moves through life with a heightened sensitivity to the emotions of others, feeling what lies beneath words and gestures. This gift allows them to sense when someone is being dishonest or manipulative, even without physical evidence — an inner knowing that’s as real to them as any spoken truth. However, this heightened awareness is both a blessing and a burden.

When an empath detects deception, it’s not always empowering; in fact, it can be deeply unsettling. Without hard evidence, they’re often dismissed, labelled as “crazy” or accused of “creating drama,” as if their gut instincts aren’t valid. Over time, they learn not to confront every instance of dishonesty. Many people simply don’t understand the strength of this intuitive gift, nor do they appreciate how sensitive an empath is to the undercurrents around them.

Others may sometimes assume an empath is naive or unaware, thinking they won’t notice subtle manipulations. But an empath sees far more than they show. They often choose silence—not out of ignorance but to protect their peace, knowing that their calm is more valuable than any need to prove someone wrong. For an empath, silence is not a sign of being fooled; it’s a deliberate choice. They see and understand, and they are often far more aware than others realise.