Take the original R-Word “My Words Matter” Pledge by Jenna Glatzer:
“I pledge that I will not use the words “retard” or “retarded” to mean “stupid.” I understand that this is hurtful to people who have disabilities and people who love them, so I will be careful with my words. I will also try to remember to pay attention when other people use these words, and I’ll ask them to stop. “
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I care for people with mental disabilities, and I see first hand on the reactions of what people say to them…. It truthfully is hurtful and I hat to see them hurting inside over something someone said to them. The people I care for are the most CARING, LOVING, SUPPORTIVE, HAPPY-GO-LUCKY people i have ever met, and I am HAPPY to say they are PART of my LIFE!
I do not like the r word! I have a lot of friends that have disabilities and that word hurts me too! It can happen to any of us, my destiny could lead me to have a disability. Who knows….I promise that I will never call anyone that word!!!! We are all God’s Children and God does not make junk!
I am a 26 year old twin. My twin brother was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome from birth. I have always been highly offended by the use of the “R” word in a derogatory manner. I have never, and will never use this word. I only wish everyone else felt the same.
I pledge to never say the R-Word ever again. You reminded me of the many times I used it on my brother countless times when I was little but I promise to be kind and to others to make up for my cruel remarks.
Thank you for bringing light to this situation.
the people that call kids are not smart you are warm hearted sweet and unique i get that it hearts some one i will never ever say it again