Sticks, Stones, and Words

 None Can Afford My Peace

Ever notice how people don’t realize how they treat others until they’re the ones getting hurt? It’s almost laughable — oh wait, maybe I shouldn’t have said that. Well, that’s been my story one too many times. My so-called “people” turned into plot twists straight out of a bad soap opera.

From career choices to health struggles, financial hurdles, and even those expectations they created for me, I’ve been let down. And guess what? I kept blaming myself, thinking, Hey, I keep God in my heart. I would never call someone a loser or say they’re unworthy.

I’ve been hurt a lot, and it often felt like I was doing emotional gymnastics for an audience that didn’t even care. But here’s where it gets interesting. In 2025, I decided to put an end to being terrorized by words. Why? Because I finally realized that my peace is so much more important than someone else’s opinion.

And I bet you can relate. We’ve all been there, right? Hurt by words, disappointed by expectations, and waiting for that magical apology that’s supposed to fix everything. But let’s be real. Healing isn’t some overnight miracle. It’s not an Insta-story you can swipe through in 10 seconds. If it took you ten years to move on, why should anyone expect someone else to heal in ten minutes? Seriously.

So, I stopped caring about timelines. Healing is personal. Some of us need a decade, others need a couple of hours, and for people like me, all it takes is a good laugh, a strong cup of coffee, and maybe a touch of sarcasm to feel like myself again.

Here’s the thing. People who hurt others do it because they feel weak. Hurting makes them feel powerful, even if it’s just for a fleeting moment. But here’s what I’ve learned. Ignoring that nonsense? That’s what makes us stronger. And let me tell you — I absolutely love being stronger.

With all the hate, hurt, and disappointments we’ve faced, we’ve only grown. Our growth, and our no-bullshit attitude? That’s a threat to many. And you know what? Let it be. To prove they’re not threatened, they’ll poke and prod, hoping you’ll stoop to their level and get hurtful. But you won’t. Because you’re bigger, better, and wiser than that.

So, keep growing. Keep thriving. And let your strength be the loudest response to all their noise.

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