Words CAN Hurt

Labels.

We all get labeled in life, whether it's high school drama or a stereotype. People take being labeled different ways. Some people feel insulted or hurt. Some people feel proud or happy. It all depends on what you were labeled. Sometimes you get labeled because your appearance. People believe that if you're dressed in all black you're a cutter and listen to heavy metal. People believe that if you're dressed in high-end clothes you're spoiled and don't respect lower class. Sometimes you get labeled because your color. People believe that if you're black your hair is fake and you're going to rob a store. People believe that if you're white you listen to country and you're a redneck. People believe that if you're Asian you are from China and you automatically know another language. Sometimes you get labeled for what you like. People believe that if you like heavy metal you are hardcore and will break the rules. People believe that if you're a guy and wear pink, you're gay. Will that get in the way of your happiness? You have this privilege of saying what you want. If you are feeling like shit and you hate these labels you were given, confront the person. My whole life I let people walk over me, label me because I was different. I never stood up for myself, until now. And it feels great. Words can hurt people, and if you are hurt, don't you ever back down. Put up your guard and light them up. These labels are nothing more than words. Words that mean nothing if you don't want them to. You are in control of your life, and if you change yourself to get a better label, you fell into the trap. There's no label that is good. Don't be a labeler and fight against them.

Words will never hurt you.