be careful with your words, you never know how many times they repeat in someone's head. some people smile and act okay, but inside they replay every sentence you said. they overthink the tone, the silence, the meaning behind it. one careless word can stay with them for days, even years. and not everyone will tell you that you hurt them. some will just carry it alone and question their worth in silence. so speak gently. slow down before you react. you may forget what you said in a moment of anger, but for someone else, it may echo far longer than you ever meant.