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Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me
Think back to when you were in elementary school or junior high. Did you have a nickname? Did it make you feel good or bad? What about your hair? Was it in style? Could you dress like you wanted? Did you make the team you tried out for? Did you struggle to make friends? What about your complexion or teeth? Were you self-conscious about either? Did you feel happy with yourself and attractive? Or did you feel awkward and shy? Were you too short? Maybe you felt too tall. Did anyone ever say something that really hurt? I bet you can remember it right now. Those small “meaningless” words have…