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A Personal "Bill of Rights" edited by Charlene Crilley, author unknown A Personal "Bill of Right" is a list of reasonable and ordinary expectations for people to have for themselves. If any of these seem surprising, extraordinary or unreasonable it could indicate you may not be aware of your wants and needs. The source of this Personal "Bill of Rights" is unknown. I HAVE A RIGHT TO: 1. Have numerous choices in my life beyond mere survival 2. Follow my own values and standards 3. Dignity and respect. 4. Express myself as long as I am not abusive to others. 5. All of my feelings 6. Determine and honor my own priorities. 7. Say no when I feel I am not ready, it's unsafe, or violates my values. 8. Recognize and accept my own value system as appropriate. 9. Have my needs and wants respected by others. 10. Terminate conversations for any reason. 11. Not be responsible for others' behavior, actions, feelings or problems. 12. Make mistakes and not have to be perfect. 13. Improve my communication skills so that I may be understood. 14. Be uniquely me, without feeling I'm not good enough. 15. Feel scared and to say, "I'm afraid". 16. Let go of fear, guilt, and shame. 17. Make decisions based on my feelings and my judgment for any reason. 18. Change my mind at any time. 19. Set down roots, "nest" and feel secure. 20. Honor my need for personal space and time. 21. Be flexible and be comfortable with doing so. 22. Make friends and be comfortable around people. 23. Be in a safe non-abusive environment. 24. Forgive others and to forgive myself. 25. Give and to receive unconditional love. 26. Enjoy being sexual and celebrate my sexuality. 27. My own spiritual beliefs and to celebrate them. 28. Be creative in voice, body and spirit. 29. Feel free in my body i.e., sing, dance, jump, skip, etc. 30. Express any of the above as long as I am not abusive to others. 31. Grieve over what I didn't get and needed, and what I got that I didn't need or want. 32. Say "not yet" when I feel I am not ready, it's unsafe or violates my values. 33. Joyfully receive without feeling guilt, shame or over responsibility. 34. Accept the responsibility to honor the rights of others regarding all of the above. 35. Be loving and giving. 36. Healthy relationships of my choice 37. Discover and know my child within 38. Be angry with someone I love. 39. Be healthier than those around me. 40. Take care of myself, no matter what. 41. Trust others who earn my trust. 42. Not to smile when I want to cry. 43. Be relaxed, playful and frivolous. 44. Expect honesty from others. 45. Change and grow. 46. Be happy. Note: Clear, compassionate, and timely communication is an obligation attached to personal rights. |
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