Some may not understand the strength it takes to function in this world as an Empath. Sometimes its strength for the one you are with, and sometimes its the strength to continue to be open, to those around you. Over the years Ive had to learn that meditation has been the key to being internally stable as an empath. As oppossed to being anti-social out of pure survival.
Empathy is a gift, but unmanaged can be a curse. Take care of yourself.