What is the most painful or hurtful thing anyone has ever told you?

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I had an undergrad school professor I asked for a reference for grad school. I told her I understood if she couldnt, but asked if she would at least give me feedback on my resume to improve my chances of getting in. She said yes. I sent it. She emailed me back that she found what I had done with my career since undegrad to be a disapointment, and she would not offer me a reference. She said I didnt stand out in any way and if she was on a panel to pick grad candidates she would not choose me. And this is the santized version of it. I was crushed because this is a professor whose opinion I had really respected. I almost did not apply to grad school but so glad I did cause I am about to graduate. So eff her šŸ–•


Omg what a hurtful and completely out of line thing to say! I mean if she truly felt that way all she had to do was politely decline to write a reference for you. How hard was that— I am soooo glad you decided to say eff her and went to grad school regardless! Congrats to you for making it without her help whom you didn’t even need in the first place! You should be very proud of yourself!!! So way to go!!

Reminds me of when I was in nursing school and I was only one semester away from graduating with my BSN. I was making straight A’s and B’s until I got to this one professors class. She was a complete ass and ended up failing half the class. (I later found out it took her 3 attempts at passing nursing school) So I figure it gave her the attitude of wanting to make others suffer like she did. I went to her after class one day begging and pleading to get tutoring or if there was any extra credit I could do to pass her class? I was expecting at worse for her to just tell me there was nothing she could do. Well my jaw about dropped to the floor when she said ā€œhonestly, no amount of tutoring could help you. Some people are cut out for nursing and some aren’t. You just aren’t and you’ll never make it as a nurse.) That really hurt hearing that and has stuck with me ever since. I left her office in tears. I never did go back to nursing school. Instead I dropped out and switched my major to Psychology. To make matters worse I had to hear my mom say to me ā€œjust one more thing you’ve managed to fuck up! You’re such a disappointment.ā€
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I had an undergrad school professor I asked for a reference for grad school. I told her I understood if she couldnt, but asked if she would at least give me feedback on my resume to improve my chances of getting in. She said yes. I sent it. She emailed me back that she found what I had done with my career since undegrad to be a disapointment, and she would not offer me a reference. She said I didnt stand out in any way and if she was on a panel to pick grad candidates she would not choose me. And this is the santized version of it. I was crushed because this is a professor whose opinion I had really respected. I almost did not apply to grad school but so glad I did cause I am about to graduate. So eff her šŸ–•



Omg what a hurtful and completely out of line thing to say! I mean if she truly felt that way all she had to do was politely decline to write a reference for you. How hard was that— I am soooo glad you decided to say eff her and went to grad school regardless! Congrats to you for making it without her help whom you didn’t even need in the first place! You should be very proud of yourself!!! So way to go!!



Reminds me of when I was in nursing school and I was only one semester away from graduating with my BSN. I was making straight A’s and B’s until I got to this one professors class. She was a complete ass and ended up failing half the class. (I later found out it took her 3 attempts at passing nursing school) So I figure it gave her the attitude of wanting to make others suffer like she did. I went to her after class one day begging and pleading to get tutoring or if there was any extra credit I could do to pass her class? I was expecting at worse for her to just tell me there was nothing she could do. Well my jaw about dropped to the floor when she said ā€œhonestly, no amount of tutoring could help you. Some people are cut out for nursing and some aren’t. You just aren’t and you’ll never make it as a nurse.) That really hurt hearing that and has stuck with me ever since. I left her office in tears. I never did go back to nursing school. Instead I dropped out and switched my major to Psychology. To make matters worse I had to hear my mom say to me ā€œjust one more thing you’ve managed to fuck up! You’re such a disappointment.ā€



OMG I am so mad she did that to you. Your mom was unnecessarily harsh too. Sorry. 🤬 Not everyone should be educators. With some people its a power trip to feel like they are in a position of power over someone's future. Like what do you get out of crushing someone's dreams? I hope you go back one day and finish your BSN if its still an interest.

And yes I didnt need her. I used my supervisor instead. I had plenty of support without her, but she didnt know that.
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I agree 100% that not everyone should be educators. Right after we got our final grades for the class one of my classmates who also failed came up to me with a big smile on her face saying ā€œdon’t worry, she will get what’s coming to her. I guarantee you that!ā€ I didn’t think much of it at the time as I just thought she meant karma and all. Well now thinking back she was into that voodoo stuff so I am beginning to wonder if she put a spell on her or something? The following year I found out that professor was actually fired. šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø. Now I’m not saying she did do that and I don’t even know if I believe in that stuff, but it just goes to show you that you shouldn’t mess with peoples futures like that because you never know when you will cross paths with the wrong person. And even if that’s not what happened I totally believe in karma. I completely expected my mom to saying something like that to me because that’s just how she always is, but I never in a million years expected this professor to stoop that low.

I’ve gone back and forth over the years on possibly going back to nursing school. Never fully committed as I’m still quite undecided. Now because it has been so long I’d have to start from scratch meaning I’d have to take all of my core classes over again before even getting into the nursing courses. So I honestly don’t know if I want to go through all of that again or if I want to go back for my masters in psych. Right now I’m studying for my teaching certification because I think I’d like to teach kindergarten. But even that has kinda come to a halt now because honestly, I don’t know what I want to do with my life. šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø
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I had an undergrad school professor I asked for a reference for grad school. I told her I understood if she couldnt, but asked if she would at least give me feedback on my resume to improve my chances of getting in. She said yes. I sent it. She emailed me back that she found what I had done with my career since undegrad to be a disapointment, and she would not offer me a reference. She said I didnt stand out in any way and if she was on a panel to pick grad candidates she would not choose me. And this is the santized version of it. I was crushed because this is a professor whose opinion I had really respected. I almost did not apply to grad school but so glad I did cause I am about to graduate. So eff her šŸ–•

Omg what a hurtful and completely out of line thing to say! I mean if she truly felt that way all she had to do was politely decline to write a reference for you. How hard was that— I am soooo glad you decided to say eff her and went to grad school regardless! Congrats to you for making it without her help whom you didn’t even need in the first place! You should be very proud of yourself!!! So way to go!!

Reminds me of when I was in nursing school and I was only one semester away from graduating with my BSN. I was making straight A’s and B’s until I got to this one professors class. She was a complete ass and ended up failing half the class. (I later found out it took her 3 attempts at passing nursing school) So I figure it gave her the attitude of wanting to make others suffer like she did. I went to her after class one day begging and pleading to get tutoring or if there was any extra credit I could do to pass her class? I was expecting at worse for her to just tell me there was nothing she could do. Well my jaw about dropped to the floor when she said ā€œhonestly, no amount of tutoring could help you. Some people are cut out for nursing and some aren’t. You just aren’t and you’ll never make it as a nurse.) That really hurt hearing that and has stuck with me ever since. I left her office in tears. I never did go back to nursing school. Instead I dropped out and switched my major to Psychology. To make matters worse I had to hear my mom say to me ā€œjust one more thing you’ve managed to fuck up! You’re such a disappointment.ā€



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an Aries guy friend called me ugly and I got offended cause I, not used to that, Low key I thought he bullies all his friends, but no it’s just me. And I never instigate or start shit w people. There’s two other people in the group but he doesn’t say mean shit to them. But like he always tries to show off and trying to start a fight w me, like I’m here minding my own business šŸ˜‚, and he messages me some insulting shit. One time I said something bad and he was all like how are going to act so sensitive/emotional but then flame me w no remorse and got all butt hurt.



He is flirting with you. Aries guys love to rile you up and sometimes they are just plain retarded -_-

Just give it back to him. Be mean, but also be sweet sometimes. They love that stuff šŸ˜‰
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A roommate wrote in her diary that I was a blonde bimbo slut, attention-whore-Madonna-wannabe, etc.

I’ve been called ugly and scrawny when I was younger by family members.

I’ve been called poor by friends when I was growing up.

I got picked for sports/physical ed last because I was clumsy.

Luckily, no guy has ever said anything mean to me (that I can think of) as that would really shatter my self-esteem 🄲
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Man the list is long...

I had an undergrad school professor I asked for a reference for grad school. I told her I understood if she couldnt, but asked if she would at least give me feedback on my resume to improve my chances of getting in. She said yes. I sent it. She emailed me back that she found what I had done with my career since undegrad to be a disapointment, and she would not offer me a reference. She said I didnt stand out in any way and if she was on a panel to pick grad candidates she would not choose me. And this is the santized version of it. I was crushed because this is a professor whose opinion I had really respected. I almost did not apply to grad school but so glad I did cause I am about to graduate. So eff her šŸ–•







Omg what a hurtful and completely out of line thing to say! I mean if she truly felt that way all she had to do was politely decline to write a reference for you. How hard was that— I am soooo glad you decided to say eff her and went to grad school regardless! Congrats to you for making it without her help whom you didn’t even need in the first place! You should be very proud of yourself!!! So way to go!!







Reminds me of when I was in nursing school and I was only one semester away from graduating with my BSN. I was making straight A’s and B’s until I got to this one professors class. She was a complete ass and ended up failing half the class. (I later found out it took her 3 attempts at passing nursing school) So I figure it gave her the attitude of wanting to make others suffer like she did. I went to her after class one day begging and pleading to get tutoring or if there was any extra credit I could do to pass her class? I was expecting at worse for her to just tell me there was nothing she could do. Well my jaw about dropped to the floor when she said ā€œhonestly, no amount of tutoring could help you. Some people are cut out for nursing and some aren’t. You just aren’t and you’ll never make it as a nurse.) That really hurt hearing that and has stuck with me ever since. I left her office in tears. I never did go back to nursing school. Instead I dropped out and switched my major to Psychology. To make matters worse I had to hear my mom say to me ā€œjust one more thing you’ve managed to fuck up! You’re such a disappointment.ā€





OMG I am so mad she did that to you. Your mom was unnecessarily harsh too. Sorry. 🤬 Not everyone should be educators. With some people its a power trip to feel like they are in a position of power over someone's future. Like what do you get out of crushing someone's dreams? I hope you go back one day and finish your BSN if its still an interest.





And yes I didnt need her. I used my supervisor instead. I had plenty of support without her, but she didnt know that.



I agree 100% that not everyone should be educators. Right after we got our final grades for the class one of my classmates who also failed came up to me with a big smile on her face saying ā€œdon’t worry, she will get what’s coming to her. I guarantee you that!ā€ I didn’t think much of it at the time as I just thought she meant karma and all. Well now thinking back she was into that voodoo stuff so I am beginning to wonder if she put a spell on her or something? The following year I found out that professor was actually fired. šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø. Now I’m not saying she did do that and I don’t even know if I believe in that stuff, but it just goes to show you that you shouldn’t mess with peoples futures like that because you never know when you will cross paths with the wrong person. And even if that’s not what happened I totally believe in karma. I completely expected my mom to saying something like that to me because that’s just how she always is, but I never in a million years expected this professor to stoop that low.



I’ve gone back and forth over the years on possibly going back to nursing school. Never fully committed as I’m still quite undecided. Now because it has been so long I’d have to start from scratch meaning I’d have to take all of my core classes over again before even getting into the nursing courses. So I honestly don’t know if I want to go through all of that again or if I want to go back for my masters in psych. Right now I’m studying for my teaching certification because I think I’d like to teach kindergarten. But even that has kinda come to a halt now because honestly, I don’t know what I want to do with my life. šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø



Professors like that usually end up fired. It just takes the right student to complain. Plus if a large percentage of your students are constantly failing, it a reflection on you as a professor.

I am assuming you are in U.S. If I may advise, I would not get a master degree in psychology if you plan on stopping at the masters level. You really need a doctorate in psychology for a grad degree to be worth your while in that field. If you plan on stopping at the Masters Level, choose Counseling, Social Work, or Nursing. And if you plan to teach, you just need the certification in addition to your degree right? Teaching is harder these days, students dont respect teachers like they use to, and parents are different now. You are dealing with young millenial and Gen Z parents, so keep that in mind. 😬
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Yes, I’m in the U.S. And yes, for teaching all I need is to pass the certification exam as I have the degree. My end goal has always been to go all the way and get my doctorate and become a therapist. However, recently I’ve thought about just getting my Masters and just getting a job as a school guidance counselor. I know I’d love to work with kids in some way. I don’t think I could handle social work honestly. I love kids, but definitely could not deal with middle or high schoolers which is why I’d stick with elementary school. I know that even they can be difficult though and their parents even more difficult. Also, I know teachers these days don’t really make much money. It’s not really about the money for me. I mean I do want to make a living wage and at least have some extra to be able to do whatever with. It’s more about being able to work with kids and making a difference in their lives. I thought about doing teaching for awhile while going for my masters and then switching to guidance counseling. But I don’t know? I’m still very undecided and I know if I commit to something I have to be 100% in or I will not do well. If I am not 100% in I will not give it my all and will lack motivation. I know this about myself. I just wish I could find something I know I’d enjoy doing for the rest of my life you know? I mean there are things I think I’d enjoy like working with kids or animals etc. But I don’t know for sure and if I get into something like that and absolutely hate it then I’ll be starting all over again from scratch or either just be stuck doing a job for the rest of my life that I don’t enjoy which is kind of where I’m at now. I just don’t want to keep jumping from one job that I hate to the next and it becoming a never ending cycle for the rest of my life you know? I’m so conflicted right now.
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Oh good for you! Social work takes a strong person. I know it can be quite rewarding, but I don’t think I could handle it. I dabbled in it a bit right out of college when I got a job at a nursing home as a social services assistant. I wasn’t even there 6 months before my supervisor quit and they wanted me to take her role as director of social services. I politely declined and told them I didn’t feel ready to take on that role as I still wasn’t comfortable enough with my own role yet. Wasn’t long a new company took over and they hired a new director and I was let go. šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø. Guess they no longer had a need for me. I adored the nursing home residents I worked with, but I couldn’t handle their families who could care less about them. I mean how can you steal money from your own mother when she doesn’t even have her right mind— Just made me soooo mad! I couldn’t do that kind of work for long term. My blood pressure would go sky high for sure. lol

I also applied for a job with CPS years ago, interviewed and was offered the job. I ended up turning it down though because I ended up getting another job in the meantime working for DHEC. I also did a lot of research on CPS jobs and what was expected of you, what you might encounter etc. and it scared me off. I know….probably should have done the research before applying, but at the time I was unemployed and desperate to find any job.

If I ever did go back for nursing I’d want to be either a mental health nurse or a NICU nurse. When I was in nursing school I loved doing my clinical in the hospital nursery. I could do that all day long! Except when it came to dealing with the babies going through drug withdrawals due to their moms using drugs while pregnant. One of the babies I got quite attached to. She actually didn’t make it. It broke my heart. 😭. Idk though. My desire for nursing now has kinda been tainted. A part of me at the time wanted to continue with nursing just to show that professor who said those hurtful words to me that I could do it despite what she said. Kinda like eff you! Eh that desire has since passed though as I don’t feel the need to prove anything to her. Mostly because I know I could do it if I put my mind to it.

Yeah, I just need to do some more research and take different career tests online like you said to see what would be a good fit for me. It’s funny because my therapist said to me several months ago that I she thought I would make a really good therapist and I should pursue that if it is a passion of mine. But I feel like they are supposed to say things to make you feel better about yourself. So I dunno….still figuring it out.
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@xyzabc yes I know what you mean. I have unfortunately worked in nursing home (6 mos) and assisted living (8 mos). Its a very high turn over rate for social workers, mostly because they over load them with work and burn them out. I don't personally recommend medical social work because it feels like doctors and nurses dont respect the work social workers do as the psychosocial members of the team, because we dont have a medical degree.

CPS does indeed take a special person, I only lasted a year lol. Foster care only 3 mos. Working with children in protective services is hard on the heart. But I dont mind doing it with adults. I also dont mind confronting people who treat them poorly. I also prefer working with adults because I dont have to worry about parent interference.

It sounds like you like working with children, so continue on that path. It takes time to find your niche, but you will know when you have. šŸ’“


Thanks love! ā¤ļø I appreciate your advice and kind words. Congrats to you again on finishing grad school! And did you say you just landed a new job as well? If so, congrats on that too! šŸŽ‰ 🄳 šŸ¾
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My mother has hurt me the most. I don't think anybody would come close to that. I don't think I really care enough to be hurt by anyone else.. or if I have been hurt I've forgotten about it so idk. šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ Can't be that bad.



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Mum?

What does she say that hurts you? 🄲



This is in the past, we're very close now. The worst was that her life would be better without me, that was a tough one. I left home the day after and we didn't speak for years.
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That’s very harsh

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I’m glad you reconnected

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@xyzabc yes I know what you mean. I have unfortunately worked in nursing home (6 mos) and assisted living (8 mos). Its a very high turn over rate for social workers, mostly because they over load them with work and burn them out. I don't personally recommend medical social work because it feels like doctors and nurses dont respect the work social workers do as the psychosocial members of the team, because we dont have a medical degree.





CPS does indeed take a special person, I only lasted a year lol. Foster care only 3 mos. Working with children in protective services is hard on the heart. But I dont mind doing it with adults. I also dont mind confronting people who treat them poorly. I also prefer working with adults because I dont have to worry about parent interference.





It sounds like you like working with children, so continue on that path. It takes time to find your niche, but you will know when you have. šŸ’“



Thanks love! ā¤ļø I appreciate your advice and kind words. Congrats to you again on finishing grad school! And did you say you just landed a new job as well? If so, congrats on that too! šŸŽ‰ 🄳 šŸ¾



Thank you! Yes I did! I applied for a full time position before graduation with the County I work for, and I got it! Ironically I turned down a couple unsolicited job offers too lol. I'm glad I held out for what I wanted. And they ended up offering me more money than I was even going to ask for. Well damn, I been undervaluing myself. šŸ˜†
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That’s awesome! I’m so happy for you! 😁. If you don’t mind me asking what exactly will you be doing? Or what is your role? You don’t have to give specifics.
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@xyzabc yes I know what you mean. I have unfortunately worked in nursing home (6 mos) and assisted living (8 mos). Its a very high turn over rate for social workers, mostly because they over load them with work and burn them out. I don't personally recommend medical social work because it feels like doctors and nurses dont respect the work social workers do as the psychosocial members of the team, because we dont have a medical degree.









CPS does indeed take a special person, I only lasted a year lol. Foster care only 3 mos. Working with children in protective services is hard on the heart. But I dont mind doing it with adults. I also dont mind confronting people who treat them poorly. I also prefer working with adults because I dont have to worry about parent interference.









It sounds like you like working with children, so continue on that path. It takes time to find your niche, but you will know when you have. šŸ’“







Thanks love! ā¤ļø I appreciate your advice and kind words. Congrats to you again on finishing grad school! And did you say you just landed a new job as well? If so, congrats on that too! šŸŽ‰ 🄳 šŸ¾





Thank you! Yes I did! I applied for a full time position before graduation with the County I work for, and I got it! Ironically I turned down a couple unsolicited job offers too lol. I'm glad I held out for what I wanted. And they ended up offering me more money than I was even going to ask for. Well damn, I been undervaluing myself. šŸ˜†



That’s awesome! I’m so happy for you! 😁. If you don’t mind me asking what exactly will you be doing? Or what is your role? You don’t have to give specifics.



Role is Clinical Social Worker. I'll be doing clinical case management, counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health skills building with adult clients who receive mental health and substance abuse services through the county.
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Oh cool! Sounds very interesting! I hope you absolutely love it!
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If I had to pick something that triggered me the most it might actually be from my ex. I was able to unlock her phone by secretly cleaning the screen, then waiting for her to unlock it randomly in the night and fall back asleep. I then was able to easily figure out her pin after a few tries, and unlock her phone. At that point I found pictures she kept of her and her ex which was fine, but also messages between her and a guy she wasn't supposed to speak with anymore. I already knew they had an odd conversation, because she told me, and even asked me how I felt about it. I admitted I felt uncomfortable, and didn't want them to speak anymore because he was being desperate and thirsty. She quickly agreed to that, which instantly made me suspicious. At that moment I knew what would happen. So I did what needed to be done. I got into her locked phone and found more conversations between them. Nothing too crazy, but her ego was actually feeding off his thirst. A few days later we had a few drinks, and I started a speech on how much I loved her, and brought up how much I respected her because she knew I was uncomfortable with her speaking to that guy, and how she stopped talking to him. Even though I knew the truth. She took the bait, looked me in the eyes, and acted like she fully agreed. Not knowing I knew the truth. Like I was a clueless idiot. So I continue to pretend to be stupid, up until the very moment I could make her look like the most worthless human in existence. Which I did. She only lied to me too. Imagine If someone truly betrayed me.
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If I had to pick something that triggered me the most it might actually be from my ex. I was able to unlock her phone by secretly cleaning the screen, then waiting for her to unlock it randomly in the night and fall back asleep. I then was able to easily figure out her pin after a few tries based off her finger prints, and unlock her phone. At that point I found pictures she kept of her and her ex which was fine, but also messages between her and a guy she wasn't supposed to speak with anymore. I already knew they had an odd conversation, because she told me, and even asked me how I felt about it. I admitted I felt uncomfortable, and didn't want them to speak anymore because he was being desperate and thirsty. She quickly agreed to that, which instantly made me suspicious. At that moment I knew what would happen. So I did what needed to be done. I got into her locked phone and found more conversations between them. Nothing too crazy, but her ego was actually feeding off his thirst. A few days later we had a few drinks, and I started a speech on how much I loved her, and brought up how much I respected her because she knew I was uncomfortable with her speaking to that guy, and how she stopped talking to him. Even though I knew the truth. She took the bait, looked me in the eyes, and acted like she fully agreed. Not knowing I knew the truth. Like I was a clueless idiot. So I continue to pretend to be stupid, up until the very moment I could make her look like the most worthless human in existence. Which I did. She only lied to me too. Imagine If someone truly betrayed me.