I hate being an empath
I'm a straight M33. I've always been different and people have always noticed. I'm very empathic. You can see it in my eyes. I'm not really acting like a normal masculine man, nor do I look like one. It's been a difficult life so far. I need constant alone time to recharge. Anxious all the time too.
I hate being an empath, it is often seen as a weakness in my country that promotes more traditionally masculine roles.
I just want to switch off my empathy.