By Kayce Dallas, MSSW Intern, Kentucky Youth Advocates You may recognize the common saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” As a child, this was drilled into me by teachers and some trusted adults. As I got older, I found that words often hurt and have a lasting impact on your life. I can still recall a time in 1st grade when a student’s words cut me to the core. I wore my favorite shirt to school because it was my birthday. We were lining