My mother can be insensitive and blunt, but I know she does not mean to be hurtful, and that's why I took what she said to me with a huge grain of salt and did not let it bother me or hurt me, ultimately. Sure, at first it hurt, but I know she didn't intentionally TRY to hurt me. And that's my point! There's a HUGE difference between intentionally causing harm and unintentionally being hurtful.

We all have different opinions and sentiments about brutal honesty. I am brutally honest myself and can be very blunt at times. I. can also be softer and gentle in my approach. It depends on the situation and person I am dealing with.

Amy never said anything to me about me being in the wrong for telling her what I did. She did not chastise me, confront me, or even ask why I decided to tell her what Leslie had said about her. If she doesn't have a problem with it, then perhaps it's truly a non issue. She and I have corresponded since then, and she's been nothing but friendly and nice towards me. I don't think she is taking issue with it.