Sticks And Stones

My cousin, who is 8 years old, recites that stupid saying about sticks and stones everyday. If that helps him get through it, then I would hear it day after day. They find these new names every year to call you and you just get beaten down more. He has days where he breaks and says he hates the school, he hates life and that he hates how he is. An 8 year old. I wish I could offer him support, let him know everything is ok, but I'd be lying to him. It's not ok. I can't offer support because to this day I have found nothing to help that pain and ache of wondering what I did wrong, or what I did to deserve this. All I can tell you is that it will get better with time. Do not listen to the people saying to ignore it, because you know damn well you can't. It hurts more than anything. To be called names and yelled at. When I find out the answer to why someone who has a perfect life, has to make yours miserable, I will tell you what you can do to fix the pain in your body.