Blake HamiltonJun 4
THIS. YES.
Show threadRaindrops and RosesJun 4
@BlakeHamiltonCA @VeroniqueB99 đź’Ż It should be taught to kids in school. Adults could benefit too. Hugely.
Show threadWm.son

@raindrops_and_roses @BlakeHamiltonCA @VeroniqueB99

I mean, if you dig down a bit "sticks and stone my break my bones but words can never hurt me" touches on learning to control one's emotional response to verbal bullying.

But that only touches on the verbal part of things.

Jun 5 at 12:23pmWeb
Show threadBlake HamiltonJun 5
@Sfwmson : great observation! That old saying *tries* to gesture toward emotional resilience—but often ends up promoting emotional suppression instead. Real emotional regulation isn’t about pretending words don’t hurt - it’s about learning how to feel the hurt without letting it control us or define us. And you’re right, verbal bullying is just one piece. Emotional education should cover the full spectrum - verbal, physical, relational - so we’re better equipped to navigate it all.
Show threadWm.sonJun 5

@BlakeHamiltonCA

Yes, well explained!