It is normal to go out of your way to empathize for others. The quintessential ‘empath’ is one who puts themselves in other persons’ shoes; to identify and relate to their emotional wellbeing. Empathizers are receptive towards the hardships and struggles faced by people in their surroundings.
While this is usually a good thing, as it allows empathizers to aid and help those who are in dire need of assistance, it could actually cause sinister damage