There's this thing with words. You can't take them back. Of course you can apologize and make excuses for what you've said, but once those words have been spoken, the listener most likely has them in the back of their mind, at least for a while. And the thing with words that I have realized lately is that they are extremely damaging. Don't let anyone ever tell you that "sticks and stones can break your bones but words can never hurt you," because this couldn't be further than the truth. Words hurt. Even a small critique, if it is about something that you are proud of or you are already self-conscious about, can make the biggest difference in your attitude. And when these harsh words are constantly thrown at you, it beats your soul down with a hammer.
So this is a reminder to be careful of what you say. I know that I need to be reminded of this more often than I'd care to admit. Because sometimes, so amount of apologizing can heal wounds to the soul. You never know what each person you come in to contact with is going through, and sometimes even small things can push them to the edge.
So I'm sorry. Even though I know it may not make a difference. To anyone who I have damaged with my careless words, I am deeply sorry.