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Singularly Sensitive® · May 13, 2026

You Don't Have to Keep Sacrificing Yourself as a Sensitive Person

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Lori L. Cangilla, Ph.D. · Singularly Sensitive®

I’m guessing you know what it’s like to be the one that everyone relies on.

You feel what’s really going on under the surface when you walk into a room. You’re the one people count on to listen, to be the emotional support, to figure things out.

You keep pushing yourself to be there for everyone, even when you’re on the verge of burnout or collapse.

As a highly sensitive person (HSP), I know what it feels like to show up really well for everyone else in my life. And all the while, I was aching inside, sacrificing myself for the sake of those around me.

This kind of self-abandonment gets in the way of us doing the really important work that matters to us in our relationships, our careers, and our communities.

It’s a pattern that has to change.

A free online gathering May 28th-30th for highly sensitive people who are ready to end cycles of self-abandonment by taking care of yourself in a comprehensive way.

Please register HERE.

Inside the summit, you’ll hear from me and 14 other experts who understand highly sensitive nervous systems and the complexity of over-functioning.

Each session is practical, grounded, and emotionally attuned.

Since deepening my connection with the rest of nature has been vital to my well-being, I’ll be sharing:

  • an interview with host Kate Lynch where we talk about how nature is the missing piece for HSPs

  • a free gift called The Forest Exhale, a guided audio to help you connect with the rest of nature, no matter where you are

  • a virtual forest therapy walk on May 30th so you can experience what it’s like to settle in nature, not just get a theoretical understanding of it.

You can register for the summit HERE.

Each day you’ll build a stronger foundation:

  1. Beliefs: understand why this pattern is not your fault.

  2. Body: move beyond insight into nervous system support.

  3. Belonging: shift from performing for connection to self-acceptance just as you are.

Your free ticket includes 48-hour access to each session, plus access to our private community for reflection and connection.

If you’re looking to build a unique path out of the stuckness and self-abandonment that comes with putting everyone ahead of yourself, I hope you’ll join me.

Grab your free ticket here and join us later this month for the Selfworthy HSP Summit.

Looking forward to spending time with you!

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