Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. It’s utter rubbish; this can’t be further from the truth. Words are weapons that cause emotional violence. They can leave invisible scars that can take years to heal. Making the shift from anger to forgiveness really does help. Obviously, this doesn’t apply in every situation, especially those of social justice. But, in our personal interactions, for the most part, it is the way to go...