Being a gifted woman - Suivez le Zèbre
Some research found that ongoing negative feedback towards the young person’s intuitive perception is the most damaging (Park et al., 1992). If the parents explicitly or implicitly reject the child’s idiosyncrasies, the child will internalize the shame of rejection and experience themselves as being profoundly bad (toxic shame), and their natural
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Despite their abilities, gifted individuals often struggle with feelings of isolation and being
misunderstood. Many have known since childhood that they are inherently different, and they may
believe their differences are disreputable. They may also experience deep loneliness despite a
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preference for working alone. Moreover, many have been... See more
misunderstood. Many have known since childhood that they are inherently different, and they may
believe their differences are disreputable. They may also experience deep loneliness despite a
8
preference for working alone. Moreover, many have been... See more
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Gifted children and adults are often misunderstood.
Living with Intensity: Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability, and Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Gifted people are global and sophisticated thinkers, who have a unique psychological structure. They possess a greater capacity and thirst for knowledge and discovery, experience enhanced sensual stimuli, and feel a full range of emotions to an immensely deep level.