💎 The Empath’s Armor Isn’t Cold — It’s Survival. The empath can seem cold-hearted… But that’s a defense mechanism — a way to survive the storm. Empathy isn’t just understanding. It’s feeling what others feel — and being forced to carry it. Through introspection, the empath becomes who they love. They constantly ask, “If it were me, what would I need?” “How would I feel?” Through wonder, they wander the emotions of those they care for most. And when the weight becomes too hea
