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Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Relationships

Confessions of an Introverted Parent

By Brenda Knowles|2015-10-19T12:30:52-05:00June 14th, 2013|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Relationships|Tags: Extraversion-Introversion, introvert parenting, introverts and parenting, Jean-Paul Sartre, parenting, recharging in solitude, solitude|

I'm ashamed I have to white-knuckle it through summer. Summer is supposed to be carefree and super sunny smiley, right? As I've mentioned before, socializing and stimulation are big energy expenders for introverts. We may love the company and excitement of a gathering or activity but afterward solitude will be sought in order to recharge. When [...]

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