Our words have such power in both positive and negative ways. The amazing prison debating program reminded me of my mom, who graduated from law school in her 60s and became a criminal defense attorney. At the end of her life, she (re)told me the story of a "joke" her dad made about her appearence when she was 13 that was really hurtful. I did the math. She'd been carrying that negative message with her for 69 years.
Our words have such power in both positive and negative ways. The amazing prison debating program reminded me of my mom, who graduated from law school in her 60s and became a criminal defense attorney. At the end of her life, she (re)told me the story of a "joke" her dad made about her appearence when she was 13 that was really hurtful. I did the math. She'd been carrying that negative message with her for 69 years.