There was a time when using “retard” as an insult was easy, but then I realized it meant ridiculing people who never did anything to deserve it, so I stopped using that word.
And I, as the mother of three children (two of whom have Down syndrome) appreciate it! As do many other families of individuals who were simply born with the hand God dealt them. They live, learn, and love just like the rest of us. Only it’s somewhat easier for them to love. I guess whatever they seem to lack in intelligence is more than made up for in their willingness to accept others exactly as they are. I can’t tell you what a breakthrough it is for me to read a post like this. I sure wish there were more people who felt like you do. God bless you.