08/13/2025
Some things belong in the past.
Lately, the R-word has been making a comeback in pop culture and casual conversation—as if we didn’t spend decades fighting to leave it behind.
Let’s be clear: this word isn't edgy or funny. It's harmful. And we refuse to go backwards.
Every time we stay silent, we normalize ableism. But when we speak up, we move the conversation - and our community - forward.
📢 Share this post. Start the conversation. Say clearly: there’s no place for the R-word. Not now. Not ever.
ID: A black and white image of a desk with an old desktop computer, a flip phone, and a VCR and VHS tape on it. White text reads: some things belong in the past.