19/11/2025
We don’t usually see “stupid” as a feeling… but some students feel this way.
Seeing this card in a feelings deck made me pause.
It reminds me that many young people don’t say “I’m sad” or “I’m frustrated” — they say “I feel stupid.”
It’s a feeling that comes from shame, comparison, or not meeting expectations. And it tells us they need understanding, not judgment.
A powerful reminder to look beneath the words. 💛
Gomathi Karu Restorative Practices Singapore