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 