Sticks & Stones May Break My Bones but Words will Never Hurt Me
Whoever came up with this saying must have a pea for a brain. I’ve hated this saying ever since I was a kid and once again I’m hating it.
I’ve been through physical abuse and at least with physical abuse the pain went away, the evidence (bruises, etc) eventually went away. I’ve been through emotional abuse – words hurt me a he** of a lot worse than any of the physical abuse. All those harsh, negative words never stopped hurting…they’ve always been in the back of my mind. I guess I shouldn’t say the pain never went away because eventually I got to the point where I needed to let it go and move on but it doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten the things that have been said to me in the past.
Anyways….the point of this post?
Once again words are making me hurt. This time the situation is entirely different. They weren’t bad words that were spoke and they weren’t words that were spoke to me. They were words I spoke to Seth. And those words have come back to bite me in the butt. The past couple days have been he**. Aside from being sick, I’m hurting too and it’s all because of stupid words. Now that I’ve said the words I said I’m possibly losing a wonderful man, a great boyfriend and it hurts. It sucks.
1Erin
wrote on 2 April 2008 at 11:48
Oh Tishia…I’m so sorry. I won’t tell you, “It’ll be okay.” I hate it when I’m hurting and that’s what someone tells me. I wish I could give you a big hug!! I guess a virtual one will have to do. *Grrrreeeat big bear hug*
All I can tell you is to give it to God. I hope you’re feeling better soon.
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2Crystal
wrote on 2 April 2008 at 12:58
It’s true – poorly chosen words can do a lot of damage, more so then many sticks. But – words have something sticks don’t have: the ability to start the healing process. Sticks can hurt and that’s it. Words can hurt, but they can also apologize, encourage, forgive, ask for help, share feelings, etc.
Not sure if that helps much – but I agree with Erin’s advice: give it to God:) He always has the right answer.
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3Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity
wrote on 2 April 2008 at 13:44
Ok, you know this as well as I do… what ever happens is meant to happen. Turn it over and pray about it. I’ll be praying for you too!!!! HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS
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4Tsoniki
wrote on 2 April 2008 at 14:28
Hugs Tishia
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5Shannon Smith
wrote on 2 April 2008 at 17:20
Thinking about you. If it’s meant to be, it will happen. You have to believe that. God will straighten it out if you let Him.
Love ya! {{{HUGS}}}
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