As they say, words can either make or Mar you.
So many people are very careful with words but others care very less about what comes out of their mouth. While growing up, I was such a beautiful and smart girl, that's what I was told and it was due to how I always respond to things around me. I was hardworking, talented in a few things but then I was a very stubborn little girl.
I lived in an environment filled with so many children of my age even while growing up and somehow I got easily influenced by what I could hear and see. And the most annoying part was that I had anger issues to the point that once I'm angry I can go as far as speaking harshly to even my elderly ones. Even as smart and cute as I was, I had enemies at a very young age because of my big mouth.
As far as I hate to admit it, I was disrespectful even though most times it was when I felt oppressed but then that's no excuse for not doing what I know was right. I struggled so much with this anger until this particular day when I insulted a woman old enough to be my mother out of anger. Immediately I said what was on my mind I felt both relieved and burdened at the same time. I knew what I said was so out of the script but then I've already altered that hateful word.
Due to the fact that I had a bit of ego, I still walked away like I did nothing wrong. As I walked away, the woman kept raining curses on me but I didn't care. I got inside my house and I couldn't help but start crying after acting so strong. All that I could think of was the insulting words I rained on that woman. While I was crying, a friend came to me and told me someone was looking for me. It was our landlord's eldest daughter who heard what happened.
I became more scared because she is someone that doesn't take such things from anyone. I had to wipe my tears so no one would know I was crying before. Immediately I got to her place, I saw her sitting outside patiently waiting for me. The first thing she asked me was for me to explain to her what had happened which I did with tears in my eyes.
After my explanation, that was when she advised me never to say something out of anger because most of the time I might always end up regretting it. I was really young then but those words are words that I can never forget. I still made the mistake of saying words out of anger but then with time I got use to controlling myself. Now when I feel hurt by someone's behavior, I just try to keep silent by acting like I can't hear the person or I just try to walk away.
That advise she gave to me has saved me from so many other similar situations and I can't forget how the words of the lady served as a reminder to me every time I face something similar or I see someone in a similar situation. I'm no longer in touch with that woman because my family moved from that place a long time ago but then I still remember her invaluable words.
This is my response to the Hivelearners editional prompt and it's a pleasure sharing it with you 馃槉.