Words Can Make You or Break You

Dear Friend,

When I was in middle school, my friends used to call me "dumb". Did that mean I was really dumb? No, but their words made me think I was.

Now that I live in Vietnam, people often call me "handsome". Do I believe them? Yes, I do.

Here's something important to remember: what people say about you can affect how you feel about yourself. If someone calls you "handsome", let it be. It's nice. But if they call you "dumb" or say something mean, don't just ignore it. Speak up and make them stop.

Respecting yourself means knowing your worth and not letting others bring you down

Take care,

André S.