Use it when an event causes strong emotional pain or sadness.

Emotional Weight

Understand that 'hard' doesn't mean physical force here, but emotional intensity.

Non-literal Impact

Best fits personal situations, not as much for general or minor setbacks.

Describes strong physical effect from something like a hit or fall.

Reflects a reaction that is observable, like someone getting hit.

Use it to imply that an injury could be significant or severe.