Empathy is a double-edged sword. Knowing how people work on the inside is dangerous. Sure, you could use your empathy to inspire or comfort people. Or you could do what I do, use your empathy as a weapon. Just Take somebodys insecurities and traumas and use them against them to hurt them deeper than a closed hand ever could. When you know someones deepest fears and flaws, you have all the ammo you need.
