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 am only 16 year old, and all my life , I have hated that word. My little brother is special needs , and hearing people use words like that in such a negative connotation hurts me. I promise to never use the r – word, and to try my best to get other people to stop using it as well.
I will never use the r-word to harm someone’s feelings for as long as I live.
I pledge to never use the “r” word. I will admit I have accidentally said it but it was never directly used to hurt someone.
I love this cause! 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.
i will never ever ever ever say the r-word ever again.