Whoever said stick and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me???? What?? Lemme tell ya the bruises hurt far less than the things that were said. Bruises fade. The words replay over and over and keep me awake at night.
I can’t stress this enough. GET OUT OF YOUR HOMETOWN. Even if it’s not forever. Move. Travel. See the world. There is more to life than the same 10 people and the same 2 bars.