How Words Can Hurt or Heal

Why it’s important to think before we speak and how we can make others feel valued.

Sometimes, when something bad happens, we might think to ourselves, “Why me?” This question might come from feeling sad or confused. On the other hand, someone else might not think it’s a big deal at all. This shows how differently people can feel about the same thing. What doesn’t matter much to one person can be really important to another.

Understanding Feelings

Everyone has different feelings, and what might seem small to you could be big for someone else. This is why it’s so important to try to understand how other people feel. We should always try to be kind and think about how our words affect others.

When Words Feel Like They Lower Someone

Sometimes, people make others feel small without meaning to. They might think they are just joking or not realize how their words can hurt. These kinds of comments can make someone feel less important or ignored. Even if the person didn’t mean to hurt anyone, the words could still hurt.

Knowing the Difference Between Mean and Joking

How can we tell if someone is being mean or just joking in a bad way? It’s about how the words make us feel. If a joke makes someone feel bad, then it’s not a good joke. If that happens, it’s okay to tell the person that it hurt. Everyone should be able to say if something makes them uncomfortable and expect the other person to say sorry and mean it.

Building Each Other Up

Instead of making others feel bad, we should help each other feel good. We should celebrate what makes each person special and support them in believing in themselves. When we all respect and listen to each other, everyone feels valued.

Speaking Up for Yourself

If someone says something that makes you feel bad, it’s important to tell them. This helps set boundaries that keep our self-respect safe. It also helps the other person understand and be more careful next time.

Our words are very powerful. They can make someone’s day better or worse. By choosing our words carefully and showing empathy, we can help everyone feel better and make our friendships stronger. Remember, being kind with our words helps everyone feel happier.

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