Here's a list of our personal RIGHTS. Remembering these can be very helpful in dealing with our feelings, developing our own self-image, and in our relationships with other people.
The list may seem a bit long, but it's well worthwhile taking the time to read it through carefully.

PERSONAL BILL OF RIGHTS

 
I have numerous choices in my life beyond mere survival.
I have a right to discover and know my Child Within.
I have a right to grieve for what I didn't get that I needed - or what I got that I didn't need or want.
I have a right to follow my own values and standards.
I have a right to recognise and accept my own value system as appropriate.
I have a right to say "NO" to anything if I feel I am not ready, it's unsafe or violates my values.
I have a right to dignity and respect.
I have a right to make decisions.
I have a right to determine and honour my own priorities.
I have a right to have my needs and wants respected by others.
I have a right to terminate conversations with people when I feel put down and humiliated.
I have the right not to be responsible for other people's behaviour, actions, feelings or problems.
I have a right to make mistakes and do not have to be perfect.
I have a right to expect honesty from others.
I have a right to all of my feelings.
I have a right to be angry at someone I love.
I have a right to be uniquely me, without feeling I'm not good enough.
I have a right to feel scared and to say "I'm afraid".
I have the right to experience and then let go of fear, guilt and shame.
I have a right to make decisions based on my feelings, my judgement or any reason that I choose.
I have a right to change my mind at any time.
I have a right to be happy.
I have a right to stability - i.e. "roots" and stable healthy relationships of my choice.
I have a right to my own personal space and time needs.
There is no need to smile when I cry.
It's OK to be relaxed, playful and frivolous.
I have the right to be flexible and be comfortable with doing so.
I have the right to change and grow.
I have the right to be open to improve communication skills so that I may be understood.
I have the right to make friends and be comfortable around people.
I have a right to be in a non-abusive environment.
I can be healthier than those around me.
I can take care of myself, no matter what.
I have the right to grieve over actual or threatened losses.
I have the right to trust others who earn my trust.
I have the right to forgive others and to forgive myself.
I have the right to give and receive unconditional love.


 
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