
Your Words Matter
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