Sensitivity

I am so sensitive. I don't know why I am, I truly hate it, I'm constantly fighting it--but I am. I know that as a writer, I can't be sensitive. With what I hope to do in college, I need to toughen up. I'll be an adult in less than three years, yet I can't handle being yelled at? It's pathetic if I'm being quite honest.
You see that? I called myself pathetic without even blinking. I knew it was true and had no qualms with admitting it. I even do that to others sometimes. As emotional as I can be, sometimes I shut down and start inadvertently insulting others. When my mind is working, I take the time to carefully construct the truth that way it's clear and concise--without shooting down my victim's confidence. Sometimes I even try to throw in a suggestion for the solution in there. I try to be sympathetic, but sometimes I'm just not. We all have our moments of brutal honesty, and sometimes, it helps.
Other times, however, it's just insensitive. Too often, I see people struggle to call out remarks that they find offensive. Remarks that they have every right to be upset with. Because they know that, most likely, they'll be told to "grow thicker skin" or "don't think into it." There definitely are times when someone is being too sensitive, but even then, unless it's a professional environment, I don't see why adjustments can't be made. If your friend expresses hurt over a certain type of joke, why continue to make those jokes? Even if you find them funny it's as easy as not making them around said person. And if too many people get offended by your "jokes," maybe it's time to look at your definition of humor.
People say all the time that people in this day and age are more sensitive--too sensitive. Well, I wouldn't know about the former as I wasn't around just two decades ago. The latter, I have seen. Sensitivity is such a tricky thing and it's hard to place blame. For example, the notorious Hazbin Hotel. The jokes are nothing short of adult-themed and offensive. It's gotten hate for its more bottom of the barrel lines. But at the same time, it's aimed at a mature audience and set in hell. Oddly cruel jokes here and there are expected.
It really all just boils down to audience appreciation in a way. Especially in entertainment. Know your audience and the boundaries you need to be wary of to keep them. In a more business setting, there are formal ways of saying things. Nothing really should be downright offensive.

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So, these past few months have very clearly been difficult for me to keep up with. I've slowly lost interest in certain things and picked up interest with others. To keep my blog as tailored to me as possible, I will be making adjustments.
Mondays - N/A
Tuesdays - Tuesday Thoughts
Wednesdays - Poem Prompts
Thursdays - Show/Movie Reviews
Fridays - Lyrics Over Beat
Saturdays - 80 Lovlies
Yes, I do plan on going back and doing any missed show/movie reviews and Lovlies for March and April as I will be continuing them in May. Missed Friday Facts will remain blank as I find myself simply just not interested in them anymore. If I still continue to struggle in May as much as I have these past few months, I may return to the previous schedule. I just wanted to put this out there so that I have an official plan.