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Empath or Apath?
💎 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
Jerome D. Silas
Oct 22, 20251 min read


The Power and Responsibility of Using My Voice to Uplift The Black Community
As a speaker, I have been given a gift that allows me to uplift the Black community. This precious talent often feels like both a gift...
Jerome D. Silas
Jun 16, 20232 min read
Accountable For My Own Healing
Their Fault, My Responsibility Often times when we look back on our lives, we will identify certain experiences of pain and trauma. Even...
Jerome D. Silas
Apr 29, 20235 min read
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