The Right to Set Limits
I have the right to set limits on your hurtful or exploitative behavior.
I have the right to break off any interaction in which I feel pressured or coerced.
I have the right to stop anything long before I feel exhausted.
I have the right to call a halt to any interaction I don’t find enjoyable.
I have the right to say no without a good reason.
           

            The Right Not to be Emotionally Coerced
I have the right to not be your rescuer.
I have the right to ask you to get help from someone else.
I have the right to not fix your problems.
I have the right to let you manage your own self-esteem without my input.
I have the right to let you handle your own distress.
I have the right to refuse to feel guilty.

       The Right to Emotional Autonomy and Mental Freedom
I have the right to any and all of my feelings.
I have the right to think anything I want.
I have the right to not be ridiculed or mocked about my values, ideas, or interests.
I have the right to be bothered by how I’m treated.
I have the right to not like your behavior or attitude.

            The Right to Choose Relationships
I have the right to know whether I love you or not.
I have the right to refuse what you want to give me.
I have the right not to be disloyal to myself just to make things easier on you.
I have the right to end our relationship, even if we’re related.
I have the right not to be depended upon.
I have the right to stay away from anyone who is unpleasant or draining.

           The Right to Clear Communications
I have the right to say anything as long as I do so in a nonviolent, nonharmful way.
I have the right to ask to be listened to.
I have the right to tell you my feelings are hurt.
I have the right to speak up and tell you what I really prefer.
I have the right to be told what you want from me without assuming I should know.

          The Right to Choose What’s Best for Me
I have the right not to do things if it’s not a good time for me.
I have the right to leave whenever I want.
I have the right to say no to activities or get togethers I don’t find enjoyable.
I have the right to make my own decisions, without self-doubt.
     

          The Right to Live Life My Own Way
I have the right to take action even if you don’t think it’s a good idea.
I have the right to spend my energy and time on what I find important.
I have the right to trust my inner experiences and take my aspirations seriously.
I have the right to take all the time I need and not be rushed.

         The Right to Equal Importance and Respect
I have the right to be considered just as important as you.
I have the right to live my life without ridicule from anyone.
I have the right to be treated respectfully as an independent adult.
I have the right to refuse to feel shame.

       The Right to Put My Own Health and Well-Being First
I have the right to thrive, not just survive.
I have the right to take time for myself to do what I enjoy.
I have the right to decide how much energy and attention I give to other people.
I have the right to take time to think things over.
I have the right to take care of myself regardless of what others think.
I have the right to take the time and space necessary to nourish my inner world.
         

          The Right to Love and Protect Myself
I have the right to self-compassion when I make mistakes.
I have the right to change my self-concept when it no longer fits.
I have the right to love myself and treat myself nicely.
I have the right to be free of self-criticism and to enjoy my individuality.

                 I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE ME