The power of words, that it can tear down as well as build up. Especially when one is young and impressionable.
It doesnt feel good to be called useless when you're young.
It doesnt feel good to be called a letdown when you're young.
It doesnt feel good to be told that you wont live long when you're young.
It doesnt feel good to be given up on.
It doesnt feel good when people dont believe in you anymore.
It's all a distant memory now and the statements definitely hold no weight at all... but sometimes words just have that lasting impression on one's heart.
It is my prayer that I never ever hurt anyone to that extent. Although its hard to say or predict now, I hope I never ever scold my own kid stupid or just shatter his confidence with words said out of anger.
It really sucks and it hurts. It really does.
Stick and stones might break my bones.... but words?
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