Imagine you meet someone new, and you instantly feel comfortable with them. You feel safe. You may share more with them in a few minutes than you have with others throughout your lifetime. You can’t explain it, but they seem bright and open. Being near them feels natural. You are excited to share with them, you are happy to be around them.  You can’t believe how much came out of your mouth to a complete stranger in the grocery store. 

That person is an empath. These are their stories.

These are stories about love, hope, death, courage, life, perseverance, recovery, transformation, and joy.  These are real stories shared from the heart. You will probably laugh, cry, and feel a great deal of heart-swelling satisfaction. They are meant to inspire you and maybe change your life for the better. Each story is unique, but you can see we are all moving towards the same destination, with each author taking a different path.

The idea for this book was born out of my love of hearing other people’s stories.  I like being the empath in the grocery store with whom you overshare.  You can share your troubles with me, I’m a safe space.  I’m a deep feeler and a deep thinker. I don’t care what you had for breakfast; I want to know what your life looks like, what makes you tick, what makes you dance, and why you smile when it rains.

I gave these beautiful authors one task- tell me about your empath experience.

–Alicia McBride