At this diagnostic vocational evaluation, they use a lot of old paperwork and programs. Because of this, I have read the term “mental (r-slur)” quite a few times over the past week or so. It’s funny. There was a brief period of time where everyone was starting to get that we shouldn’t use that word, and now I’m seeing it everywhere again.
A lot of neurodivergent people claim we can use it in the same way black people are allowed to use the n-word, but I just don’t think they’re equivalent. No one calls anyone the r-word unless they’re insulting them. There’s no reclamation if you’re never using it in a casual, friendly conversation. It’s just a different type of slur, and I’m really annoyed that it’s being thrown around all the time again. It’s outdated. It’s childish. Grow up.
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