The Appropriate Use of Words

I feel obliged to say right up front that in general I am not a fan of swearing. Unlike some people, It doesn't particularly offend me when others swear, I just typically find swearing to be a cop out for not learning and using more descriptive and appropriate language. Also I find swear words usually have the effect of cheapening the message that the speaker is trying to deliver. That being said I do believe swears, just like all other words, when used appropriately, can be very effective at expressing a specific thought or feeling that no other word can express. Some examples from my own life (as this is a family friendly blog I have masked the actual words but you will get the point. I will ask your forgiveness in advance if I have offended you):

• Having a child with a life-shortening illness really S**KS.
• Spending weeks on end living in a hospital with your child feels like it must be H**L.
• After your child dies (and I'm sure its the same for your spouse, parent, etc..) there are some days when you really feel like S**T.