I went inside and immediately apologized to my son, telling him that I was sorry that I had not believed him, and had lost my temper and had spoken unkindly to him. I asked him to forgive me, and like almost all children, he did. However I was left feeling like the big heel I had been. I had used my words to hurt my son and worse, I had not believed him. This incident I believe was instructive for me and perhaps may be for you as well.
Words are powerful things.
I believe that with all my heart. That's one reason I write. Words have the power to build up or to tear down. Words can literally change people's lives. The greatest joy and the greatest pain I have ever experienced came through words spoken.