"maybe they're going through something." but i was going through something too, and i've never treated anyone that way. i know people carry battles we can't always see, and i try to be understanding. i know pain can make people act differently. but struggling is not an excuse to hurt others, disrespect them, or make them feel small. we all go through bad days, yet we still have a choice in how we treat people. being hurt doesn't give us permission to hurt someone else.