I Am A Highly Sensitive Parent And That Is Okay

I never knew what Highly Sensitive Parent was until I had kids. I mean, duh, right? I wouldn’t know what highly sensitive parenting was unless I had kids. Makes sense…I Am A Highly Sensitive Parent And That Is Okay!

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Before I had kids, sounds and noises did not bother me as much as they do now. More times than not, I find myself in my room with the t.v. on in the background, just for some peace and quiet after a longgggg, loud day.

Some days I am SO touched out that I just have to get away and be by myself! Can you relate? Do most of you even know what a highly sensitive parent is?

I Am A Highly Sensitive Parent And That Is Okay

I NEVER knew what a highly sensitive parent was until I was browsing on Facebook and came across a group that was suggested for me. I joined the group and was in shock at how much I had in common with all of these people! I finally knew what was going on with me! It was such a relief because I thought I was just a bad mom!

What Is A Highly Sensitive Parent Like?

A highly sensitive parent has heightened senses to noises and being touched. There are certain noises that I absolutely can not listen to for a short period of time. The first time my child squeals loudly or screams super high-pitched or loud, I cringe. I can’t handle it! I feel so angry and have to find a quiet place.

Then there is the touching and hugging, kissing and just being in close quarters with other people. My kids love hugging and I LOVE that they love hugging me! I really really do! But sometimes, I just can’t do it. I pull away or go to my room. Sometimes I get so ‘touched out‘ that I HAVE to be by myself! This never happened before kids, but now it happens more than I would like to admit, because I am a highly sensitive parent!

After a long, LOUD, touchy-feely day, I feel like I need silence and no touching! My poor hubby likes to cuddle and I just can’t after days like that. I feel horrible but I just can’t! I need a chance to recover from the day and just recharge myself in a good way. Relaxing in my room, allows me to do just that because I am a highly sensitive parent, ugh!

However, my kids like to come in and out of my room, screaming, running and laughing. It is fine if they do that but I also have to put my foot down sometimes and just let them know that mommy REALLY needs time to unwind and zone out for a bit. Usually, my kids listen and are good about giving me my space. I am so highly sensitive it can suck at times!

Often times I feel mom guilt because I am NOT that mom that goes to the park with her children or takes them to public places all the time. Sure, I DO take my kids places and we do things but I will  NEVER be that outgoing mother who takes her kids to playdates or to the park and mingle with other moms. I just CANNOT do it because I am a highly sensitive parent. If I do, I will have to recover, at night, from all the noises I hear during the day to all the touching and anxiety. I need to unwind in my way or I will not be able to function.

I know my kids are happy and I know that I am not a bad mom for being highly sensitive. It is just something I have to live with and my kids understand that mommy needs a time out, from time to time.

I am happy that I found other people/parents who are going through the same exact thing as me and that I am not weird or being a horrible parent. I Am A Highly Sensitive Parent And That Is Okay!

I am looking into books I can purchase and I am trying to start my days off on a more positive note by reading inspirational quotes and by reading other highly sensitive parent’s stories. These help me SO much! Find out if you are a highly sensitive parent here. 

If you think you are a highly sensitive parent, then research it! You are not alone! I would love to hear your stories, if you want to share them, in the comments below.