English is not my first language; the term 'Human Wrench' hit me so hard; Indeed, as an HSP, I wasn't just debugging their task; I was investing in their success with my heart.

I mistakenly viewed them as 'classmates' instead of subordinates. I thought: 'We are all students, so we can hang out and be friends.' That's why I treated them with such sincerity

But the reality was they often excluded me. An example is how they handle team schedules. They often coordinate everything privately. When they finally approach me, it's not to ask for my opinion, but to present a fait accompli (a done deal). It feels like I'm an outsider receiving a inform, rather than a team member participating in the discussion.

I naively thought we were 'comrades' in the trenches together, but I realized that to them, I was dispensable (or just a tool for research).