We're apparently 1% of the population... which explains why I feel like such an outsider most of the time, why no one seems to quite understand.  We're the mediators, or according to some sources, the healers.

While everyone else seems to be crashing into each other as they go about life, I'm just trying to slide around the edges without doing any damage and maybe trying to spread a little sunshine if I'm feeling brave that day.  And when it's something I can't avoid and I get hurt, it's almost worse when someone apologizes.  I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't bruise so easily.  I'm sorry I always make people feel guilty.  They shouldn't have to worry about handling me so carefully; it's a lot to ask for.  I want to believe so badly that softness can be strength, but it's really hard to when the only one getting hurt is me.