I remember hearing something about sociopaths, that the way to tell they are one is they can’t express empathy. Or maybe it’s empathetic yawning more specifically.
Regardless this is a great piece and so very true… as I’m learned many times.
Sociopaths don’t understand the concept of right and wrong. Psychopaths do, and they can fake it very well. Think Dexter. He understood as psychopaths do, and, as he went along, even began to feel love.
They’re an odd breed… both of them. I’m happy to be an eccentric with far too much emotional complexity. The though of faking like a psychopath or not understanding like a sociopath would be horrible. I like being able to feel all the good and bad of life… even if it is mostly bad. It’s fair to say I just don’t understand those who lack humanity. The selfishness confuses me… sure I’m a selfish hermit but that’s born of convenience to escape the inhumanity that surrounds.
This piece really does throw up so many questions and provokes great conversation.
Sarah, I love the way you put things straight and with such great clarity. The message is so vivid and hard hitting. Excellent piece !
Cheers !!
Chhaya
Sarah Doughty 
Beautiful words….deep meanings
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Thank you so much!
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I remember hearing something about sociopaths, that the way to tell they are one is they can’t express empathy. Or maybe it’s empathetic yawning more specifically.
Regardless this is a great piece and so very true… as I’m learned many times.
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Sociopaths don’t understand the concept of right and wrong. Psychopaths do, and they can fake it very well. Think Dexter. He understood as psychopaths do, and, as he went along, even began to feel love.
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They’re an odd breed… both of them. I’m happy to be an eccentric with far too much emotional complexity. The though of faking like a psychopath or not understanding like a sociopath would be horrible. I like being able to feel all the good and bad of life… even if it is mostly bad. It’s fair to say I just don’t understand those who lack humanity. The selfishness confuses me… sure I’m a selfish hermit but that’s born of convenience to escape the inhumanity that surrounds.
This piece really does throw up so many questions and provokes great conversation.
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I don’t get it either. I grew up with a sociopath for a father, so it wasn’t easy.
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I imagine not. I suppose the diversity of humanity does have its downsides.
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True.
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Ouch! This is true, though.
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It is, unfortunately. 💖
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exactly!
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Sarah, I love the way you put things straight and with such great clarity. The message is so vivid and hard hitting. Excellent piece !
Cheers !!
Chhaya
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Thank you so much! 😊
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My pleasure Sarah 😊
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SARAH!!!!! Today I needed to read this!!!!!! YES! You are SO RIGHT! OMG! Mindreader! Yes!
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💖 I’m sorry that you can relate to this. But unfortunately this kind of this is rampant in our world.
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That’s right… I agree!
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Thank you, love!
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♥
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Ouch, but true. I hope you never have to say these words to anyone – I doubt they’d understand them.
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Unfortunately, you’re right. A person that would need to hear these words wouldn’t comprehend them.
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so true. nice post.
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Absolutely so true.
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on The Phoenix Rises.
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A treat for those who still empathise.
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Thank you.
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Unfortunately, way too many people like that out there… beautiful post!
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There is. Thank you!
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