Help Is On Its Way: A Memoir About Growing Up Sensitive

by Jenna Forrest

Confused by her ability to feel other people's feelings, highly sensitive Jenna comforts herself by rescuing dead animals and escaping from elementary school. When her parents divorce, her mentally ill grandmother moves in and her sensitive uncle commits suicide. After the funeral, Jenna begins to read the messages coming in through her senses more clearly, as comforting guidance and premonitions about love, life, people and the planet. This is a decade-long journey of a girl whose nervous system is intricately developed, leading to sensory highs and emotional lows. Every secret thought and fear of this sensitive child (ages 6-17) is revealed here. Since 15-20% of kids and adults have the trait of high sensitivity, this perspective needs to be heard. The story addresses a sensitive child/teen's anxiety, sadness, courage, and urgent desire to do good things for the world. Edited by Emmy Award winner Molly McKitterick. Endorsed by Psychologist Elaine Aron and Author, Coach Eva Gregory.

244 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2007

Reviews

[Celeste Simone · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book purely by luck and I am so grateful I did. Jenna Forrest bravely tells her story as a sensitive child learning to cope with this overwhelming gift. I personally was deeply affected by this book and found it reaffirmed many of my own experiences. I also appreciated how it provided guidance in an unassuming way that was still deeply moving. Her writing was poignant and lovely. I found it difficult to put down and regrettably, finished it quickly. I was instantly drawn into each life experience, which painted a rich picture full of vibrant colors, smells, and sensations. I am so thankful that she had the courage to share her story and honestly represent the life of a sensitive. Yet, she admits that words can never truly describe it.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

three stars because this book had me until the last few chapters. the description of growing up with intensity and being sensitive seemed real and relatable to me but the last few chapters were disappointing and it seemed to become a cliche that you would find in some cheap romance novel or something. she lost her focus of the story.