This is a local and regional discussion group for the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) in the Boston area, as well as around the New England States.

The main purpose of the list is to explore the ins and outs of being a Highly Sensitive Person, and to support each other as HSPs. The secondary purpose is to help HSPs in the area interact, make contacts, form support groups and make friends. The list is modeled after hspbook, a large international discussion group that's also a part of YahooGroups.

Why a LOCAL group? Local groups are a response to the extremely positive, empowering and rewarding experiences HSPs have reported after participating in the periodic HSP Gatherings held around the country and overseas. Alas, for every HSP who goes to a Gathering, there are many who just want to meet a few HSPs "in their area." In addition, many feel reluctant to face the cost and overstimulation associated with traveling across the country to an HSP Gathering. The answer, thus, had to be "local" groups.

This is NOT a "personals" or "dating" list-- however, we do hope you'll make some new friends in your area, and if sufficient numbers of members show interest, it may eventually become possible to arrange local HSP get-togethers.

Although it is highly recommended that you have some familiarity with Elaine Aron's books "The Highly Sensitive Person," "The Highly Sensitive Person in Love," or "The Highly Sensitive Child," that is by no means a requirement for membership.

The list is moderated to help maintain an "HSP-safe" environment. Flaming, trolling, proselytizing or advertising will not be tolerated and will result in the posting member being banned. However, open discussions are invited and welcomed.

For more information, you're also welcome to visit our web site which has much more information than this limited space.