9 I have numerous choices in my life beyond mere survival.

9 I have a right to discover and know my Child Within.

9 I have a right to grieve over what I didn’t get that I needed, or what I got that I didn’t need or want.

9 I have a right to follow my own values and standards.

9 I have a right to recognize and accept my own value system as appropriate.

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

9 I have a right to dignity and respect.

9 I have a right to make decisions.

9 I have a right to determine and honor my own priorities.

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

9 I have the right to terminate conversations with people who make me feel put down and humiliated.

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

9 I have a right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect.

9 I have a right to expect honesty from others.

9 I have a right to all of my feelings.

9 I have a right to be angry at someone I love.

9 I have a right to be uniquely me, without feeling I’m not good enough.

9 I have a right to feel scared and to say, "I’m afraid."

9 I have the right to experience and then let go of fear, guilt, and shame.

9 I have a right to make decisions based on my feelings, my judgment, or any reason I choose.

9 I have a right to change my mind at any time.

9 I have the right to be happy.

9 I have a right to stability – i.e., "roots" and stable healthy relationships of my choice.

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

9 There is no need to smile when I cry.

9 It is OK to be relaxed, playful, and frivolous.

9 I have the right to be flexible and be comfortable with doing so.

9 I have the right to change and grow.

9 I have the right to be open to improve communication skills so that I may be understood.

9 I have a right to make friends and be comfortable around people.

9 I have a right to be in a non-abusive environment.

9 I can be healthier than those around me.

9 I can take care of myself, no matter what.

9 I have the right to grieve over actual or threatened losses.

9 I have the right to trust others who earn my trust.

9 I have the right to forgive others and to forgive myself.

9 I have the right to give and to receive unconditional love.

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