The Gifted Highly Sensitive Introvert

Wisdom for Emotional Healing and Expressing Your Radiant Authentic Self

By: Benita A. Esposito

Narrated by: Benita A. Esposito

Are you a smart high achiever who suffers from anxiety or depression? Do people say you’re too sensitive? Do noisy crowds, conflicts and brash people irritate you? Does your heart ache when loved ones don’t emotionally connect with you? Do you want to find your true authentic self?

If you struggle with a highly sensitive personality, this memoir and collection of stories will help you heal and flourish.

Benita A. Esposito is a licensed professional counselor and best-selling author with four decades of professional experience. Even smart high-achievers have themes on their hero’s journey to the authentic self, and these were hers.

What unconsciously drew her to an emotionally distant relationship or an emotionally abusive relationship? Why did she feel so hurt when others judged her? Why was she so tired? What compelled her toward self actualization?

Anguish motivated Esposito to find the most effective emotional healing techniques so she could lead a high-quality life. Adult attachment theory nudged her to dive deeper into healing childhood wounds so she could experience fulfilling relationships.

When Esposito squelched the search for romance, her core transformation began. She summoned the courage to ferret out her deepest fears, cultivate self-compassion, and develop deeper intimacy with God. As she learned to manage the challenges of being an introvert, an intuitive empath and a highly sensitive person, calmness replaced anxiety and perfectionism.

The Gifted Highly Sensitive Introvert: Wisdom for Emotional Healing and Expressing Your Radiant Authentic Self will help you feel whole regardless of your external circumstances. You’ll receive expert guidance to navigate your hero’s journey to your true authentic self through stories told with vulnerability and transparency.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Benita A. Esposito (P)2019 Benita A. Esposito

This book brings insight to life and marriage!

One of the greatest attractions to this book and it's author is the courage that she had to allow us to share the struggles, hardships, joy, pain, abuses and the great love that has evolved from the experiences in her life. The insight she has given to the reader through complete vulnerability of herself is a gift that can help everyone in life's journey. I am 60, my wife is 57 and we have 5 children. Our lives have been very difficult at times. We are still learning how to care and love for each other while trying not to let life's difficulties tear us apart. There's an abundance of wisdom and spiritual support in this book that will help us in our marriage and keep our hearts close to one another.

This is a light to finding yourself

I have just recently begun my Hero's Journey with the awareness of what I was actually doing. Before I was stumbling down a path, stopping, looking around and wondering why I struggled so to move forward. I know now that my self-esteem had taken a beating due to circumstances in my adult life. I had a hard time setting boundaries to help keep my emotional self safe. I feel that this book offers insights into how our choices (and also other peoples choices in relation to us) can shape our existence. There is no judgement in this book...only understanding that everyone's journey is personal and that hopefully there is something you can take from it to help in your personal journey.
I admit I have only just begun reading/listening to this book (I have both the softcover copy and the audible version), but I am finding so much of myself in these pages. I have read several chapters...not in order...and I can find valuable "nuggets" in each of those chapters.
I commend Ms. Esposito for having the courage to boldly tell her story of her Journey or journeys as the case may be, in order to help those of us who fall into the category of GHSI. I never even realized such a description existed before finding this book. I am looking forward to exploring more of the Heros Journey and understanding GHSI even more.
Speaking to the audible version of this book...I quite enjoy the rhythm and gentleness of the speaker's voice. The emotion comes through beautifully in the audible version.

Mostly a biography, but helpful

This book arrived at the right time in my life when I am needing to make some changes so that my job will fit with my personality in a way that is meaningful and authentic to me. The book encouraged me that it’s ok to be where I am right now, feeling completely different than I did a year ago, and ok to honor myself and what I am feeling. The book was a confirmation of sorts, and gave me permission to do what I have to do for myself, to be healthy.

Truest Transformative

Thank you for helping me appreciate my true self! So much wisdom that will help you find yourself.

The title says it all and delivers in spades.

I love this book! The author has done a brilliant job of explaining a highly sensitive introvert's plight, for which I could totally relate. The way in which the author married her valuable life learnings with her knowledge of psychology, through her personal stories, kept me engaged and wanting to hear more. The reflection section at the end of the chapters gives the reader the opportunity to delve deeper into their own thoughts, beliefs, and experiences, making it practical with the potential to evoke profound realizations. The greatest message is how to live your authentic self... Read it for yourself. You'll be inspired and enlightened.