SPEECH IS COSTLY

 

Words are very powerful; they could have a lifelong impact on a person's life. Positive words have helped shape the lives of many; however, negative words have ruined so many people.

A lot of people would have accomplished mind-blowing things but for some negative words that caused them to hold back the greatness they had within them.

While sexual abuse as well as its effects continue to gain due attention, verbal abuse is another silent monster that has ruined, if not ended the lives of a great number of people.

Freedom of speech isn't actually free. Verbal abuse costs a great deal. Aside costing the lives of its victims, it also costs their self esteem. They in turn begin to seek solace in different things, which eventually lead to addictions and substance abuse.

While some persons may term their being "bad-mouthed" as freedom of speech, others may hide it under the shadow of being blunt.

Being blunt isn't entirely wrong, but it becomes a problem when your "bluntness" will cause more harm than good to the person in question.

As a matter of fact, silence works better than saying certain things!

When next your mind is buzzing with those hurtful things to say to that person, remember that words are like eggs, once they get broken, you can never have them back.

 Freedom of speech doesn't mean speech is free, it may cost you an honest apology in the long run, but sometimes "sorry" doesn't take the words away.

Finally, it is highly important to develop a strong opinion of yourself as it will prevent you from allowing abusive words define you.

So rise up and think twice before you let the words spill.

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