Some Basic Human Rights

[Lauren]

That we are all entitled to:

). The right to love yourself.

. The right to have pride in your achievements, both large and small.

C). To say NO when you want to.

D). To feel appreciated, and NOT used.

E). To be treated with kindness and respect.

F). To live a life free from harassment, threats and violence.

G). To feel happy, enjoy yourself, to laugh.

H). To feel loved by others.

I). To have your needs of support and affection met.

J). To have the freedom to pursue your goals and interests.

K). To make mistakes and not be perfect.

L). To have feelings and be able to express them.

M). To not be abused physically, emotionally or sexually.

N). To live without undue fear.

O). To have your own opinions and to be able to express them.

P). To spend time with your friends, or by yourself.

Q). To not feel guilty, or ashamed, for other peoples unreasonable actions against you in the past, including having been abused.

R). To stand up for what you believe in and your rights.

S). To cry, to feel sad or upset.

T). To sleep without nightmares.

U). To make decisions concerning your own life, which are not based on the lies given to you during your abuse.

V). To change your mind, or re-evaluate your decisions.

W). To choose your own sexuality, (without the pressure of the lies given to you during your abuse, or other people), and to feel contented with that choice without feeling guilty or ashamed.

X). To agree to differ with someone, and not have to "give in" for a quiet life.

Y). To have meaningful relationships with other people.

Z). The freedom to be who you are.

[Ginny]

Wow - great stuff - you should work for Amnesty International Lorna.......

Ginny :wub:

[Katherine]

((((((((((Lorna))))))))

Thanks....

I think I'm going to print that up and add it to my Good Stuff board..certainly some things I need to remind myself there...

hugs,

karie

[ktodee_27]

Good one lorna! Thanks!

Another thing to print up and add to my fridgie!

So what I'm struggling with still right now too around others.............I can identify.

Katie