It spans a lifetime. — A story in 100 words.
I fell off my bike as a child and broke my arm.
That hurt a lot.
I moved a lot and lost friend after friend.
That hurt.
I got made fun of for wearing braces.
That hurt.
I didn’t get into my first choice for college.
That hurt.
I had surgery right after graduation.
That hurt.
I got into a terrible car accident.
That hurt.
I lost my job and didn’t work for a year.
That hurt.
I watched my mother die.
That hurt like hell.
I fell in love with you.
That was the most painful hurt of all.