* i have numerous choices in my life beyond mere survival

* i have the right to follow my own values and standards

* i have the right to make decisions

* i have the right to make mistakes

* i have a right to change my mind at any time

* i have a right to all my feelings
( and there is no need to smile when i cry)

* i have the right to greive over actual or imagined losses

* i have the right to terminate converstaions with people who make me feel put down and humiliated, without any explanation to them.

* i have the right to NOT be responsible for other's feelings, behaviors, actions or problems.

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(please add to the list of personal rights)