I Am Hurting You remember when you were a kid hearing the saying "sticks and stones may break...

frostyflower · 36-40, F

In high school I learned "Sticks and stones may break bones, but words can break a heart."
But if someone close to you consistently harms you emotionally, ask yourself why you're still close to them.

VioletRayne · 31-35, F

[c=#4C0073]I believe we have the power to decide whether or not we are hurt by those words. I generally don't get hurt by words. I get annoyed, frustrated, and pissed off, but not hurt. I know who I am. I am secure in the knowledge of what I'm capable of and what I have to give. I also know that can change at any moment. I don't too much care what others think of me. Prince said it best, "Despite everything, no one can dictate who you are to other people."[/c]

WildHeart · 41-45, F

It's always the ones that we love deeply that already has the knife ready to start carving into us with each hurtful word going in deeper and deeper. Hurtful words can dig a wound that not even time can heal. I fully understand your pain, I hope and pray that your heart and soul find comfort soon. (((( hugs ))))

missit15 · 56-60, M

I hope you have the inner strength to let your wounds heal but heal and be stronger than you were before...

Peace to you on your journey.

limytheboo · 56-60, F

Usually people that are close to us lash out. Try to not let it consume you. Take the power back and no matter what they said . It is just their opinion does not make it true. I know this doesn't help with the hurt and pain.........HUGS!!

NodandaWink · 51-55, M

I think the saying comes from the idea that words only have the power you give them. In the case of a loved one, we tend to give their words a lot of power.

SW-User

I completely agree with what you've said and have experienced it... once, but it's something that will always stay with me.

masterofyou · 70-79, M

Looks like I was here last year and comments on this post of yours... You will never hear words that will destroy you from me...😊

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Dominantsoul · 56-60, M

Unfortunately it's the one who you think care about you that hurt so much.
What people that I don't know think about me or the lifestyle I lead doesn't matter one jot to me. But people close not caring what they say can hurt to the very core.
All we can do is hold our heads up and not stoop to their level. Be better than that. Let them be the ones who regret in time to come what they said.

PusseycatJosie · 70-79, M

Only when you allow them to, dear child.

Tantrapleasure · 56-60, M

I hope you have recovered from this wound my friend...

jackson55 · M

Words can be very powerful.

SoundHound · 56-60, M

Words are so impactful

Psnyder69 · 56-60, M

So true, I have hurt many people with just a few words. It's not that they were meant to hurt, it is how and when you say them that hurt the person.
I am truly sorry for things I have done, but no amount of apologies will undo what I have done.

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Highonheels · 51-55, M

Yes words can definetly hurt your psyche and that can definetly leave a worse scar than any physical scar for sure. I definetly agree.

masterofyou · 70-79, M

Words do hurt sometimes, even the ones that you read in between the lines ..... Sorry...But I got your back on this one...

Ambroseguy80 · 51-55, M

Wow. This is so true and sorry you were hurt by a trusted loved one. I agree down the line here.

jaymic64 · M

Especially from the ones that you thought loved you

DKMoon · M

A cut will heal, words can last a lifetime.

SagePoet

I wrote a poem about sticks and stones...

artiep · 61-69, M

True