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"Personal Bill of Rights" (Anonymous)
Posted : 22 Aug, 2008 07:07 PM

( I have posted these on my refrigerator in order to read them every day!)



1. I have the right to ask for what I want.

2. I have the right to say no to requests or demands I can't meet.

3. I have the right to express all of my feelings, positive or negative.

4. I have the right to change my mind.

5. I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect.

6. I have the right to follow my own values and standards.

7. I have the right to say no to anything when I feel I am not ready, it is unsafe, or it violates my values.

8. I have the right to determine my own priorities.

9. I have the right not to be responsible for others' behavior, actions, feelings, or problems.

10. I have the right to expect honesty from others.

11. I have the right to be angry at someone I love.

12. I have the right to be uniquely myself.

13. I have the right to feel scared and say "I'm afraid."

14. I have the right to say, "I don't know."

15. I have the right not to give excuses or reasons for my behavior.

16. I have the right to make decisions based on my feelings.

17. I have the right to my own needs for personal space and time.

18. I have the right to be playful and frivolous.

19. I have the right to be healthier than those around me.

20. I have the right to be in a nonabusive environment.

21. I have the right to make friends and be comfortable around people.

22. I have the right to change and grow.

23. I have the right to have my needs and wants respected by others.

24. I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

25. I have the right to be happy.



These were given to me by a Christian counselor when I was going through divorce.



(SJC 1985) :glow:

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"Personal Bill of Rights" (Anonymous)
Posted : 23 Aug, 2008 03:47 AM

Wonderful Bill of Rights, Jeanette,

I plan to make copies and make sure each of my 3 daughters

get one.

God Bless You,

Deborah :angel:

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"Personal Bill of Rights" (Anonymous)
Posted : 23 Aug, 2008 07:05 AM

Everyone should read these daily and remember our place as the children of Almighty GOD! Blessings to you!

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"Personal Bill of Rights" (Anonymous)
Posted : 4 Sep, 2008 03:47 PM

#3 leads to #16 leads to cheating with a combo of #17. Depends on what your spouse think/feel and do.



#3, depends how you express your feelings. Your attitude can change a person. Scar them. Usually happen in the families I see.

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"Personal Bill of Rights" (Anonymous)
Posted : 11 Sep, 2008 01:54 AM

It is is good way to keep your spirit alive.

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"Personal Bill of Rights" (Anonymous)
Posted : 22 Oct, 2008 07:15 AM

Wondeful Bill of Rights! Going to print those and hand them up in my classroom for my other fellow teachers to read and encourage us!God Bless!!:angel:

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