it's hard to hear a harsh word, even if it's from a stranger or a loved one. it'll stick on your head and stay there for weeks, months, maybe even a year. it's all you can see when you look in the mirror, their words echoing in their ears. people have more power over others than you'd think. you don't think of it until you hear it. it could be a mindless statement simply said or a subtle stab directed towards you. either way, it hurts. you try to brush it off, but it still gets to you. that's all you can think about. the other person doesn't know at all. they don't know the damage they've done. so you just keep living, with a dagger in your heart, and a harsh word on your mind.