words arnt suposed to hurt...

[sarah14]

i alway used to think words werent supossed to hurt . like the saying sicks and stone will break my bones but words will never hurt.... its false. words hurt just as much if not more than actions . coming from me first hand ..l.. they can break ur heart... dont let someone kill u with words. if they try .. kill um with kindness..

[TrevorTime]

Exactly. If the wrong person found out about my orientation, then they could get in my face and call me all kinds of derogatory names. And why should I have to put up with that?

I swear, some people thing being gay is like being an axe murderer; I wish they would just stop and realize that I am just like any other ordinary teenager.

[tatia]

yup, word hurt more than anything

[Mysterious Skin]

Words Hurt me more than anything. Cuts and bruises will go away but the word people call me with stick with me forever.
I like My Sexual Orientation. But people make me feel Like TrevorTime said, an axe murderer...

[logan fields]

sarah i tried that because thats what my friend told me to do but it didnt work for me and it just made me feel like a wimp. im sorry you got hurt with words but you are right they can hurt worse then anything especially when their lies about you just to hurt you.

[Jupiter]

Nice to see you're back on here, Sarah!
I have a new face and everything!
Anyway, you have a great post. You are the only person who has to accept you. When you don't then you need to start thinking positively. :) Cheers.

[Hajara22]

sorry bout your sig bogumil... words can hurt but i believe that actions hurt more. A friend of mine i have known for like 8 years decided him and his girl was gonna take everything of value that i owned... oh wait i cant say everything they left my phone and laptop alone...

[Slytherin_Prince]

That is some very good advice, something that I am sure people will really appreciate.

Indeed, the claim that words don't hurt isn't exactly true.
When someone's being called a name, or anything of the sort, it actually triggers a specific part of the brain and releases emotions, no matter how deep down, and leaves a mark.
There's have even been accounts where it actually did (physically) hurt, just because they were more sensitive to it.
So words can inflict actual pain.
The reverse also applies; when someone needs to talk about something bad, it can hurt as well.

Most sincerely,
Robert.

[Oath]

It all comes down to your self esteem level. For some, they have built up an immunity to name calling. For others however, they are more sensitive. Words can speak louder than action for them and they take it to the heart. I think getting into the practice of knowing who you are, and keeping ignorant people out of your mind, you will find a way to overcome it.