Heather Ream is used to being the most sensitive person in the room.

Like when the girl standing beside her in the church play refused to hold her hand and Heather ran off the stage, crying. Or the time Heather’s teacher accused her of being disrespectful (which was true), and Heather ran out of homeroom, crying.

And let’s not forget that when Heather won the school spelling bee, she ran out of the auditorium…crying.

Luckily, she grew up and discovered there are a bunch of folks built just like her. They even have a name - highly sensitive people.

Heather also discovered this trait of high sensitivity colors her world in all sorts of powerful ways. HSPs are said to be creative. Conscientious. Exceptionally empathetic. As a result, she uses these God-given gifts to write about her life experience in compelling ways.

The death of one parent at a young age, the other’s struggle with complicated mental illness, childhood poverty, a husband with serious health demands - Heather navigates them all.

She is a Christ follower, perpetually deconstructing and reconstructing. She believes every person is made in the image of God, loved by God, and due dignity and respect.

Heather presents the case that even our worst trials can yield beautiful outcomes.