Words can take on many meanings...they can heal, express emotion, describe anything...and they can hurt.  And there is one such word that is so hurtful and offensive, it cannot be mentioned...but judging by the banners I have posted here, it's obvious as to what I'm talking about. 

r-word.org

 As an employee for Atlantic County's chapter of Arc New Jersey, I am pledging to stop the use of the R-word. In my workplace, use of it is offensive and is treated as a profanity. Ignorance is not bliss...pass it on!

-My Personal Pledge to stop use of "the R-Word"

 Pledge to "spread the word to end the word."  Our language frames how we think about others.  Help eliminate the use of the R-word in everyday speech.

-from the r-word.org website

Please clink on the link above to pledge your support for stopping derogatory use of the R-word, and promote the acceptance of and inclusion of those with intellecutal disabilities. 

"I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities."

-R-Word Pledge

Ignorance is not bliss...use of this word is the equivalency of using a profanity.  I do not stand for use of this word in any context.  Be forewarned that use of this word in any context on Allison's Written Words or my associated pages (my Twitter account, Live Journal Page, or Facebook) is not permitted nor tolerated in any way.  Any use of the word will result in removal of the comment and blocking of your account on any of these pages.  Thank you.

r-word.org

Thank you for visiting, and please, show your support and respect for those who can't always express how they feel.  Comments are welcome and encouraged on my Live Journal page.  Thank you! 

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