I try to remember that not long ago I said incredibly insensitive, hurtful, offensive language myself. I hate knowing that I did and I hate that it took having such a personal connection to make me stop. I have and probably will always have guilt for how often I used it. I especially hate knowing I used it while I was pregnant with my sweet, precious, perfect little baby - for some reason that just really gets me knowing what an ass I was when he was growing so sweetly and innocently in my belly. But still, hearing the R word now sends me into such a tizzy I feel like I cant focus on the conversation Im having because I get so flustered. People say its just a word, but its more than that and I realize that now, FINALLY. I ran into a friend today while I was carrying Gabe in the Ergo carrier. He had been in it for an hour and was fussy. She said, talking as if she was Gabe, he says, mom, get me out of this re re carrier! I took that two ways - the carrier itself is re re and/or it is a carrier that carries re res. I have only spoken up once, to a good friend, when she accidentally said the R word and she was mortified and apologized profusely and hasnt said it again. I have a hard time knowing what to say to people I dont know very well (but who still know Gabe), or complete strangers who know nothing about me or Gabe. Please, people, I beg you, make today the day you decide to stop using the R word. It is hateful and offensive. #spreadthewordtoendtheword
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:29:33 +0000
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