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What’s the Most Hurtful Thing Someone Has Ever Said to You? Let’s Laugh (and Cry) Together!
Alright, folks, let’s stir things up a bit. I’m calling out those soul-crushing, jaw-dropping, “did they really just say that?” moments—the ones we still think about in the shower 10 years later, plotting our ultimate comeback. What’s the most hurtful thing someone’s ever said to you?
I’ll start, because fair is fair. One time, someone looked me dead in the eyes and said: “You have the personality of an overcooked potato.” AN. OVERCOOKED. POTATO. Like, excuse me?! At least compare me to mashed potatoes or something versatile and comforting. But no, they went straight for the dry, flavorless insult that haunts me to this day.
Or there’s my friend, who once got told by a teacher: “You’re the reason I drink.” The TEACHER. Imagine doing your homework and still being blamed for someone’s Merlot habit.
But here’s the thing—those words hurt then, but now? Now we laugh about them (and also secretly hope karma got those people back). That’s the beauty of sharing these moments: they lose their power over you when you can throw a little humor at them and share them with people who get it.
So, hit me with your stories. Let’s turn this into a group roast of the most ridiculous, hurtful things we’ve ever heard. You can go deep if you want, but even the small, dumb insults count—like that time someone said your new haircut made you look like a “vegetable emoji” (that one hurt a little, not gonna lie).
And hey, if your story is truly wild, I’ll pin it as the Hall of Fame Hurtful Comment. So, let’s hear it: What’s the thing someone said to you that still makes you go, “WOW, okay, thanks for that”? Bonus points if it’s funny, weird, or just downright petty. Let’s keep it light, and maybe—just maybe—we’ll all feel a little better after laughing at the absurdity of it all.
Alright, your turn—don’t leave me hanging! Btw i will post this in another forum just to reach more people.
I was having trouble with my online school assignments and I was having a one on one with my Teacher. After the online conference ended I was confronted by my Mother and she told me right in front of my Dad that I was one of the WORST child she has ever had! I was truly astonished and taken aback.
Looking back at it now I wish I would've said something to her to combat the insult.
Oh wow, that’s rough! But hey, at least now you know you’re a master at online school assignments, right? Parents can get frustrated, but that doesn’t mean you’re anything less than amazing. If anything, you’re probably the best child she has at least, when it comes to internet skills. Next time, just tell her you’re working on becoming a “pro” at handling online school and, apparently, also becoming a world-class child!❤️💪
Someone that I always tried to help him called me fake.
Ugh, that’s a classic! It’s always the ones we try to help who turn around and throw the “fake” card. But hey, if being “fake” means being kind, caring, and trying to make someone’s day better, then sign me up! Maybe you should just tell them, “I’m not fake, I’m just 🫠❤️extra nice!”
@brightaday i had a "friend" who id do anything for, that lost value of our friendship, hurted me sm for alotta days. until i talked. i said "u changed", and he was like "well yea i guess i did change, thats how the world is, people change. move on now". as if it was all that easy. months after, im still hurt. not because we never talk again, but because of all the time i wasted listening to him, being there 24/7 only to end up being forgotten.
Ah, the classic ‘people change’ excuse like it’s some kind of get-out-of-jail-free card for being a bad friend. Honestly, it says more about them than it ever will about you. You gave your time, your energy, and your kindness those aren’t wasted, they’re proof you’re an amazing person. So, dust off the emotional debris and remember: their loss. Meanwhile, you? You’re free to find friends who don’t treat loyalty like a phase.❤️
I was having an argument with a 'friend' and suddenly she said to me: ''How could I love you when not even your mother does?'' Yeah it was traumatizing lol
Oof, that’s not just crossing the line that’s pole vaulting over it with no safety net. What kind of “friend” drops a comment like that? Sounds like she mistook an argument for the Olympics of Insults and decided to go for gold.
But seriously, her words say a lot more about her character than they do about you. People who lash out like that usually carry their own issues and just dump them onto others. It’s not fair, and it’s definitely not okay.
Remember this: your worth isn’t defined by what anyone else says, not even your so-called “friend.” Keep your head high, because you’re better off without people like that in your life. And next time, if someone tries to hurt you with their words, just remember that you have the ultimate comeback: walking away with your dignity intact.
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@brightaday after my parents divorce my father told me that his duty as a parent to me has finished. Mind you I was a kid still and now he pays more attention to my older siblings than me.
Yikes, that’s not just dropping the ball; that’s kicking it into another dimension. Honestly, saying “my duty is finished” to your kid is like closing the book halfway through the story. Who does that? Parenting doesn’t come with an expiration date!
But here’s the thing: your worth isn’t tied to anyone’s ability (or failure) to show up for you. You deserved better then, and you still do now. Parents are supposed to be the ones lifting you up, not checking out early like they’re clocking out of a 9-to-5.
Just know this: you define your value, not anyone else. And while it’s tough when family lets you down, you get to choose your own people the ones who show up, love you, and treat you like the amazing person you are.
In the meantime, feel free to subtly remind him that “finishing the job” doesn’t usually include leaving the tools behind. (Okay, maybe not literally, but you get the idea!) Keep being your awesome self you’re worth more than you know. ❤️
i was called -***- by mother twice
she is used to verbal abuses but well these were a bit too much for me as a 11 and 14 yrs old girl cause i never did any thing and it was always about s.th stupid like we cound find a memory card or stuff. tho she is a life giver and done a lot for me and i understand that and deal with past.
and once my best friend told me -i dont think if i made a good choice befriend u - and - i cant feel secure with u - or the other one told me -i feel disappointed by u-
and well that hit at that moment .. tho it was a good hit for me and i changed the things she was triggered with and we are super cool now.
i think finding bad stuff we heard sometimes even for laughin at them wont help..the gift of forgetting and forgiving must be used most of the time instead.
@nonameforsana we couldnt find**
@brightaday
After about ten sessions a therapist said " You are to complicated and have too many issues, you need more serious help"
I am better off without her. Now, I have an amazing supporting DBT therapist.
I learned from the string of difficult or rude therapist, that I can make the best support team for me. I am the captain of my recovery journey.
@TJItalia WHAT THE?! A therapist is supposed to help you! That's not helpful. And you are so right after the string of bad therapists you know what you need and what you deserve!!
You’ve done something incredible you’ve found the strength to not just survive it, but grow through it. And honestly? That’s no small feat.
Your mom’s words were unfair, especially for someone so young, and those comments from your friends could sting even the toughest heart. But the way you’ve handled it? Chef’s kiss. Forgiving, understanding, and even working to improve yourself? That’s superhero-level emotional intelligence.
You’re right about the gift of forgetting and forgiving. It’s like spring cleaning for your soul clearing out the junk so you have space for joy. But hey, if you ever want to take those memories out, roast them a little, and have a laugh at how absurd life can be, that’s fair game too.
Because let’s face it: who loses their cool over a memory card? (Like, it’s literally in the name—it helps you remember where you put stuff!) And as for those “friends” doubting their choices? Joke’s on them you’re the friend they stuck around for.❤️💪
@brightaday
My mother in law told me that I'm a horrible mother and a horrible wife and I'm taking advantage of her son. Which if you knew me isn't true and no one else thinks so. However, still just hurtful and I still think about it
I’m so sorry to hear you had to go through that, people can be so quick to judge without knowing the full picture! But honestly, let’s be real: You know who you are, and you know what kind of person you are. No one can define you except for you. The fact that you’re focusing on the hurtful words means you’re a kind-hearted person who values relationships and the truth.
But here’s the thing, don’t let that negativity take up too much space in your head. If someone’s opinion doesn’t align with your values and your truth, then it’s their issue, not yours. You’ve got this! And remember: the best revenge is living well, and, hey, maybe laughing at how ridiculously off they are. Keep shining and being the amazing person you are, because no one can take that away from you!
You’re strong, and I know you’ll rise above this! Keep being your wonderful self, and don’t let anyone’s words dim your light! ✨❤️❤️❤️
Wowwwwwww!! This is so amazing!!! I never thought about thissss!! Soo inspiring!! Thank you sooo much for this initiative!! 💕❤️
So beginning with the very first, a friend of mine, I guess she took this proverb very deeply that, one should focus on oneself, highly selfish guysss! She said me, "I don't deserve friends and I will never have true friends in life, said, that she curses me with this" But now, I wanna say her that pretty girl, you have 4 eyes (she wears spectacles), see, that I have beautiful people with me, peers who stand by me selflessly and support me like my backbone!!
Next I remember, being in an odd relationship, I am a food addict, he was an attention addict! Seeking for people! I empathise with his childishness hahaha!! 😂 Because he had people whom he never respected but always wanted them to stay with him! Poor unaware adult!
He said me, "You never stood for me when I needed you! A person who cannot stand in bad times, it's of no use to have them!" (Me always trying to give my best despite of all my restlessness) I was actually engaged professionally and passionately in an NGO. He got irritated out of it! And said, "Oh! Please leave this place when you can't manage things, you are not able to! You look so down, so stressed and lost somewhere all the time! I am fed up with this behaviour "
Means seriously!😂😂Annddd I tell you the most amazing part, I took a decision at that time and used to regret it a bit some time ago! But now I don't! Instead I learnt a cherishing lesson!
I left that NGO at a time when I was offered the highest leadership role in it!
I am sure, so wide open the mouth might be! It's okay guyss!! I missed one opportunity, many are waiting ahead!! 😜
Now, I really laugh at those moments! And embrace my cute innocence of 😂☺️those times!
It’s incredible how life sometimes pushes us to make tough choices, and how those moments of pain can turn into the most valuable lessons. It sounds like you made the right decision, even if it was hard at the time. Sometimes, letting go of the wrong things opens up space for the right things to come into our lives. And now you’re surrounded by people who truly support and uplift you, that’s real success!
As for your friend, wow, she definitely missed the mark there! But like you said, sometimes people don’t realize the value of the friendships they have until it’s too late. You have a beautiful support system because you are a beautiful person inside and out. Keep shining and keep being unapologetically you!
And as for that relationship—well, sounds like you dodged a bullet there! It’s not easy to walk away from someone who isn’t truly supportive, but you did it, and you’re only going to rise higher because of it. Life has way bigger and better opportunities waiting for you!
So here’s to new beginnings, valuable lessons, and a future full of amazing opportunities. Keep your head high, your heart full, and your glasses sparkling, because you’ve got a clear view of all the good things coming your way! 😊❤️
I’m not good enough- being told this by my parents everyday.
I’m really sorry to hear that you’re going through this. Being told you’re not good enough, especially by the people who should love and support you the most, can be incredibly hurtful. But here’s the thing: they don’t define your worth—you do.
You are more than enough just as you are. Your value isn’t based on anyone’s opinions or unrealistic expectations. You have unique qualities, strengths, and potential that make you amazing. It’s okay to have setbacks, to not be perfect—it’s all part of being human.❤️❤️❤️
Take some time to focus on the things that make you proud of yourself, the things that make you feel strong and capable. You’ve got a whole future ahead of you, and the right people will see your true worth. Keep pushing forward, and remember: you are enough, always. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. 💪❤️