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The Special Olympics makes me cry – I am so much more attached to this than I am to the ‘real’ Olympics because I am so proud of the athletes. And yes, I occasionally toss out the ‘r’ word but always know it’s wrong – so yeah, I’ll join you.
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My sister is learning disabled. This is important – thanks for doing this.
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Sharing this. Thanks for the reminder!
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absolutely. i’d like to add “gay” to the list, when used in a similarly derogatory fashion. it’s hurtful and unnecessary.
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March 3rd, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Completely agreed! We wouldn’t find it appropriate to say “That’s so white! (or black! or Jewish!”) as a derogatory term. Why is it okay to use gay or retarded?
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I definitely need to do this. I have never meant it towards someone learning disabled…just as a slang for something being stupid or annoying. The truth is, mentally challenged people are neither stupid nor annoying and I intend to take up your challenge to help prove the cause! Thanks, Jill!
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My aunt lived until the age of 2, and had Down’s. this was in the 40′s. I grew up absolutely knowing that the r-word was never to pas my lips, and I have raised my kids the same way. Good for you and I applaud your quest. And say “Thank you” for what you have chosen to do with your life. God Bless.
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Twitter: Adventuremomj
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Thanks for the challenge! It’s worth taking.
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After my mom’s sister was killed in a car crash, she was especially sensitive to people saying, “It almost killed me” or “I wanted to die”- you just never know someone’s background or context. I’m sure we can use better descriptive vocabulary to convey the same message, no? I always think that about needless cursing (lots on Scotland!!!)- the English major inside me screams “Do you really not know of any better way to say that?”
Emily/Miss Mommy
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Thanks for sharing this. The r-word makes me shudder. My uncle has down-syndrome, so I always took it personally when someone used it…
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This is a battle I’ve been fighting for 14yrs! I constantly have arguments with friends and family about how the r-word does not mean stupid and shouldn’t be used in place of stupid. (which is how it’s used). Thank you for posting this.
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Thank you so much for writing about this. My daughter had developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and medical issues, and this word just cuts me to the quick. And I admit to using it myself, before.
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Great post, Jill… thanks!
You know my bro is a SO athlete… I find myself casually using that stupid “R” word in conversation. It’s because I’d never in a million years connect that word to him. To me, he’s “normal” because he’s all I know. The best bro ever…
I’m going to make a better effort to stop saying it… it’s just unnecessary!
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I’m so glad that you’re bringing attention to this issue. My mom has taught special ed for the last 15 years and because of that I have a special sensitivity to kids with special needs. The kids are so precious and the “r” word just seems to have so much hate behind it. I’m glad to see that it’s becoming more and more taboo to say it. I really appreciate this post.
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Twitter: Just_Writing2
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Thank you. As a mother to a special needs child, this is close to my heart. I have found myself taking on this issue with people around me (even on Facebook) as it is hurtful and totally unnecessary. Hopefully, the more we bring this out to the open and talk about it, the more we can educate others to stop using it.
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What a blessing to be involved in Special Olympics. I helped a few times, although it as been quite a while.
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Standing up and applauding.
So glad that you chose to write about this.
<3
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Twitter: beccascrazyboys
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Love it… thanks SO much for posting on this!
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Thank you so much for bringing up this topic. I was raised with a Down Syndrome cousin and I too shutter inside when I hear the word. I rarely correct people, but wish I could. I know they don’t mean harm, it’s just they don’t know any better. But thanks to you more people will no better.
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Twitter: GenXMomsBlog
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Guilty. And feeling guilty. Why the heck am I using a word that makes me feel guilty? Time to stop–thanks for this post.
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Twitter: Fiddledeedee
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Awesome reminder. You’re a good girl, Charlie Brown.
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Thank you so much for sharing your story! And I think this is a wonderful pledge!
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