From "Bad Ass: Living & Spells," ~ The Chapter On Empaths...

SO, YOU'RE A WITCH & AN EMPATH TOO. >>> HOW DO YOU SURVIVE???... When, and if, it becomes known that you are an accomplished witch, AND an empath, you may have people "pulled" to your energy as if they attached hooks and ropes to you! Doesn't sound very nice does it? I'm just stating a fact. Of course, many of these people don't realize that they're doing this... They're in trouble emotionally and/or physically and they desperately need help. They may sense your natural extremely sympathetic nature, or if you offer words of compassion they may instantly pick up on it. Some of these folks are unconscious energy vampires; some are totally aware of what they're doing. You may have never met them, yet they want to be your absolute best friend. I'll be blunt, and honest... What they really want is for you to listen and because you are not only an empath, but also a very powerful and experienced witch, they want you, with your magick, to solve their problems, maybe give them a spell or do a spell for them that will REALLY WORK and for free, of course. (Unlike the scam readers and spell doctors, they sense that you REALLY are that rare thing, --- the real deal.) . Believe me, they will drain you, and they will expect you to always give a listening ear and wise words, or magickal advice. (This is a slightly disturbing fact you may discover if you are an empath. Troubled people are often very, very self-absorbed.) Sooo... What does a kind and caring empath do in these cases?... For your own mental and emotional health, I encourage you, learn to simply say, --- "no". Yes, that's right... NO. As much as you may be hurting for these poor unfortunates, just say "no". But, don't be surpised when you cut off their supply of your energy, that they hunt you. Still, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE, GIVE, GIVE UNTIL YOU HAVE NOTHING LEFT. Protect yourself, --- say, "no". You matter too, as much as they do, as much as anyone. Learn to shield, ground and center yourself. "Re-charge your batteries;" do what you have to do to recoup your valuable energy, --- go to nature, relax with loving family and pets, enjoy your hobbies and interests, meditate, ~ otherwise, take time for yourself. It's essential for your personal health and well-being to protect your precious limited energy. ~ Copyright 2024, by Sorelle Sucere.