Word that offended you

 Prompt: There was a time when a classmate made a remark about my appearance, calling me “too quiet” and suggesting that I was “boring.” It felt hurtful because it seemed like they were judging me based on something so superficial without understanding who I really was. I didn’t respond right away, but it stayed with me, and I later realized that it was a reminder not to let other people's opinions define my worth.




Summary: we read a poem about how words affect people

Reflection: The poem talks about how a word ca be traumatic and remembered forever.

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