I cannot control what people say to me. but I have to admit it can be hard sometimes when people repeatedly say demeaning things to be over and over again. I often just want to say something even more mean back (and unfortunately more times that I am willing to admit have done so).

I am hoping others can be warned that trying to get even by hurting someone who has hurt you is not the best way to live. You may think you have won, but in the end you have lost because you have stooped to their level.