McCoy de Leon, nagpahayag laban sa pangungutya sa mga taong may autism

• Actor McCoy de Leon shared a deeply personal Instagram post honoring his brother, Marcus, who is on the autism spectrum
• McCoy urged the public to be more mindful, stating that differences should never be made into cheap content or punchlines as well
• Refuting notions that individuals with special needs don't contribute, McCoy emphasized that Marcus taught their whole family patience, understanding, and unconditional love
• The actor, in his post, also gave a touching promise to protect his older brother at all costs

McCoy de Leon broke his silence on the normalization of jokes targeting persons with disabilities, speaking from the heart as a devoted brother.

Taking to his verified Instagram account @mccoydeleon, the actor shared a warm selfie alongside his smiling brother, Marcus, while sharing ice cream and a drink.

Acknowledging that he rarely speaks out publicly, McCoy explained that he could not stay quiet when it comes to the welfare and dignity of loved ones:

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"I’m a proud brother of a very loving, kind hearted, and always smiling Kuya Marcus and I will always be proud of him. I know medyo late na po ako sa usapin na 'to, but I just want to share something close to my heart."

Reflecting on how such humor is often brushed off, McCoy admitted his past silence before realizing how damaging it can be:

"I admit whenever I hear jokes about people on the autism spectrum most of the time I just stay silent. Pero ngayon I realized po that we should never allow these kinds of jokes to become normal. Sana po maging mas mindful tayo. Their differences should never be turned into jokes or content just for entertainment."

McCoy pushed back against common misconceptions that people with special needs do not contribute much to the household, highlighting how Marcus anchors their entire home:

"Kuya Marcus is the heart of our family. Mula sa bunso kapatid hanggang sa parents namin, lahat po kami binubuhosang pagmamahal sa kanya. He has taught us patience, understanding, and most importantly, unconditional love."

Stressing the humanity and feelings of individuals on the spectrum, McCoy called for empathy from creators and audiences alike:

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"Hindi po sila katatawanan. They have feelings, they have beautiful hearts, and they deserve the same love, respect, and understanding as everyone else. Sana po, before we make jokes or turn something into content, isipin natin na may pamilyang nagmamahal, nag-aalaga, at handang ipaglaban sila."

He concluded his post with a moving appeal and a direct message of protection for Marcus:

"Let’s stop normalizing jokes at the expense of others. What may be entertainment to some is someone’s loved one, someone’s family, and someone’s whole world. I love you, Kuya Marcus. Kuya will protect you kahit buhay ko pa ang kapalit. I’m forever proud and grateful to be your brother. 💗"

Netizens and peers showered McCoy’s post with praise, commending his courage to educate the public and protect individuals with autism from online mockery.

As previously reported by KAMI, McCoy de Leon shared a heartfelt social media post greeting his mother and younger brother Marcus, featuring a carousel of family photos capturing their close bond. In his message, he expressed deep gratitude to his mother for her constant love, guidance, and care throughout his life. He also expressed pride and affection for his younger brother, describing him as kind, intelligent, and loving.

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Meanwhile, McCoy de Leon greeted his daughter Felize and his younger sister Shylla with a touching message on social media for their special day. The actor referred to them as the two princesses of his life in his Instagram post. He kept the greeting short and sincere, focusing on his affection for both. The post quickly drew warm responses from fans and followers who appreciated the family moment on social media.

Source: KAMI.com.gh