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Personal Bill of Rights

I have the right to ask for what I want I have the right to say no to requests or demands I can’t meet I have the right to express all of my feelings-positive or negative I have the right to change my mind I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect I have the right to follow my own values and standards I have the right to say no to anything when I feel I am not ready, it is unsafe or violates my values I have the right to determine my own priorities I have the right to not be responsible for other’s behaviour, actions, feelings or problems I have the right to expect honesty from others I have the right to be angry at someone I love I have the right to be myself I have the right to feel scared and say “I’m afraid” I have the right to say “I don’t know” I have the right to not give excuses or reasons for my behaviour I have the right to make decisions based on my feelings I have the right to my own needs for personal space and time I have the right to be playful and frivolous I have the right to be as healthy as those around me I have the right to be in a non-abusive environment I have the right to make friends and be comfortable around people I have the right to change and grow I have the right to have my wants and needs respected by others I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect

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