I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings
I didn’t mean for you to take it that way
I didn’t mean to make you sad
I didn’t mean for you to react like that
My intent was not to hurt
My intent was not to bully
My intent was not to get my way
I don’t think it was…
because usually…
My intent was not about you at all.
But my impact?
I did hurt your feelings
I did make you sad
You did react
You did take it that way
And that’s what matters
My impact.
And that’s what I need to be aware of
My impact.
And that’s what I need to repair
My impact.
Because no matter my intent, my impact hurt you.
And I am very sorry.
And let’s talk.
so we can use words and language
to bring my impact
in line with my intention
and heal.
Know My Worth 
I love you.
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xoxo Annie
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Its good to smooth out misunderstandings, wise words here.
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Yep, we need to smooth them out even when we didn’t know they were ruffled. 🙂 Thanks!
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I cried at this because my situation has placed me in either becoming frustrated by continuous dependence on others and losing my patience or being humiliated at others ~ Thank you friend ~ bless you for your inspiration !
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I hope they were tears of knowing you aren’t alone. Blessings!
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BEAUTIFUL ❤
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❤ thank you friend
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Pleasure ❤
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Oh my God!! I’ve never been able to put this into words…I want to cry so much because I have many loved ones who just won’t own the fact their actions had an impact–intentional or not. They don’t understand the value of just owning up to it, apologizing and looking to heal rather than push off any blame…I need to use this…may I repost?
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Of course! I’m glad it spoke to you!
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Great words!!!
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Thanks, Patricia!
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Being aware our words and actions so often have an affect not intended, this was wonderful. Being able to say we are sorry, we so frequently fail.
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Thank you, Val!
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