What’s the most hurtful thing your parents used to say to you?

It’s honestly shocking how deeply some of these words still affect me, even years later. I thought it might be helpful to share here and hear your experiences as well—it’s important to recognize how these kinds of messages can stay with us.

Here are a few things that were said to me growing up:

• “You’re being dramatic. It’s not a big deal.”
• “Stop being so sensitive. You’re just looking for attention.”
• “Why can’t you just be normal like everyone else?”
• “You’ll never amount to anything if you keep acting like this.”
• “You always ruin everything.”

These words made me question my own feelings and sometimes, I still find myself internalizing them. It’s like I’m still battling those messages in my head, even though I know they weren’t true.

I’d love to hear from you—what’s the most hurtful thing your parents said to you, and how did it impact your mental health?