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gypsygirl

gypsygirl

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gypsygirl said:
hi wolfgaming:

i do understand what you're trying to say. however, referring to yourself or anyone else as a "retard" is not cool.

first, we are all created by God, fearfully and wonderfully made (psalm 139:14) and as a result, none of us are "less than" or any slang that suggests such.

second, using 'retard' as derogatory slang is offensive to many because it's insensitive and has been used to humiliate, hurt and bully others. remember that you don't really know who is reading these remarks, but these words--each post, every word we say, they are all part of our christian testimony, and how the world will view us, and the love we have for one another.

on a personal note, my cousin, joshua has down syndrome. he nearly died several times, but has managed to work most of his adult life in grocery stores and other retail establishments, and is especially known for his work ethic and unflappable cheeriness. my sister lives near him and has shared before how he has been called names from ignorant and obnoxious patrons who think it's funny to pick on people who generally don't fight back.

of all the names and slurs he's heard, that is the one most commonly used. it makes me terribly sad that someone so harmless and cheerful.
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oh, i forgot to add this. please don't take this as a personal attack on you. when i was 16 i said a LOT of stupid and insensitive things and needed plenty of helpful advice.

so understand that i'm not really coming down on you, only trying to be helpful and share. thanks. : )
 
cinder

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Note to self: Do not bicycle all around town and spend several hours sitting outside in the hot humid weather. Heat exhaustion is no fun to recover from.
 
Olerica

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Thank you for the gracious way you said that, Gypsy. I was struggling with kindness and was waiting to respond.
 
JonahLynx

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Siberian_Khatru said:
I don't know... Raptor's riding motorcycles? :rolleyes:

People are saying the Mad Max remake was also good.
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Don't worry, they weren't riding motorcycles just running with them xD

Yeah Mad Max was fantastic too it's one of my favorite movies now.
 
blue_ladybug

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​ATTENTION PLEASE.. I was just informed that kodiak is back in the hospital. We have all been asked to pray for him.. thanks.. :)
 
lil_christian

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Today I'm going to be better about my eating habits.

Unfortunately, the past few days, my habits have been, I won't eat until I'm about ready to fall over or faint from not eating. It's gotten me nowhere and it's made me nothing but miserable. I just went out shopping for food, so it's not like I don't have anything to eat. Gaaaahhh. I just don't want to eat. I don't even know why. I just don't.
 
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Siberian_Khatru

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Has anyone here ever resented a person through no fault of that person?

Ugh, how revealing this is. I'm a horrible creature.
 
seoulsearch

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Siberian_Khatru said:
Has anyone here ever resented a person through no fault of that person?

Ugh, how revealing this is. I'm a horrible creature.
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Sometimes I've felt that way because for some reason, they remind me of someone I have an unpleasant association with or exude characteristics I've had bad experiences with. (Sometimes it works in the opposite direction, where I'm drawn to someone in a positive manner but have no idea why.)

And, to be completely honest, there are some people I haven't liked... because they remind me too much of myself.

You're human, Siberian, like the rest of us. *hugs*

And at least you're willing to admit it (humility), and the Bible tells us that the key to wisdom (and God's help) is humility.
 
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lil_christian

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So, after today, my conclusion is, I probably won't talk to my sister very much once her and her husband move out. I haven't always been the best of people towards them but honestly there's nothing we can do that they'll be happy with. They've just become bullies.
 
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