Forgive me for the long title. I had trouble wracking my brain for an appropriate name for my thread. This also may be a relatively lengthy post, so prepare to sit back and relax.

It's good to have the want to try and help as many people as you possibly could in your lifetime. I find that it is something very ingrained in every fiber of my being. Some part of me wants to be everyone's guardian angel, if you will, so that I may be able to save and keep them. However, I must admit that it tends to take its toll on me because I have a tendency to feel everything so deeply.

First before I explain the rest of this post, a little background information is in order. There are a number of people that say that most children diagnosed with any form of Autism on the spectrum are incapable of having enough empathy for the people around them. Some even say that all of them are incapable of such a thing. Though that may be true for some, others certainly have empathy. Often, perhaps, too much empathy. I am among those that do have more empathy than I'd probably like to possess.

Having such a sensitivity to the emotional state of another person can be an amazing gift. It's especially wonderful because it enables me to bring comfort to those who need it. The issue with this, however, is that I tend to feel a little too deeply at times. It gets to the point where I take on my peer's emotions as my own. Their heartbreaks become mine and it often stresses me out. I suppose in reading this part, it is a subtle way of asking for a little bit of advice for overcoming this taxing part of owning this gift. It is indeed a blessing and a curse.

Anyway, so it seems that these says I come across more and more people who are weary, broken, and hopeless. Somehow they always seem to find me and somehow they know that maybe I can help them. I feel great compassion for them because I know their feelings. It drives me to want to help them. It gives me a burning passion to try and save the world.

For the most part, this post was to share a personal story. There's not much else I can say other than this being my goal for the future and maybe asking for a little bit of help on the way.

If you've taken the time to read this, thank you. It's something I thought was worth sharing here.