That Really Hurt

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words… they have the power to destroy me. And honestly, I think that’s true for many of us. When someone comes at me with harsh words, it cuts deep. But recently, I’ve realized that maybe not everything I feel is true "hurt." A lot of it is offense. Brittany has been a huge part of helping me see this. As we’ve talked through some of the things I found really painful, I discovered that many of those hurts were actually moments where I felt offended. And let's be real—our world doesn’t handle offense well. We live in a time when people are quick to cut others off over a simple word or misunderstanding. But that’s not healthy, and it’s not who I am. I care about people. I value friendships, and I don’t want to lose them. Learning to navigate the difference between being genuinely hurt and simply offended has been a tough but necessary journey. If you’ve ever felt that sting, or struggled with offense, I invite you to watch the first video in our new 3-part series on healing from hurt. It’s only about 6 minutes, but it could be a game-changer.