ACOA Bill of Rights

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For Adult Children of Alcoholics / Addicts and, in fact, all people.

Bill of rights

• I do not have to feel guilty just because someone else does not like what I d0, say, think, or feel.
• It is OK for me to feel angry and to express it in responsible ways.
• I do not have to assume full responsibility for making decisions, particularly where others share responsibility for making the decision.
• I have the right to say, “I don’t understand” without feeling stupid or guilty.
• I have the right to say “I don’t know”
• I have the right to say “no” without feeling guilty.
• I do not have to apologize or give reasons when I say no.
• I have the right to ask others to do things for me.
• I have the right to refuse requests which others make of me.
• I have the right to tell others when I think they are manipulating, conning, or treating me unfairly.
• I have the right to refuse additional responsibilities without feeling guilty.
• I have the right to tell others when their behavior annoys me.
• I do not have to compromise my personal integrity.
• I have the right to make mistakes and to be responsible for them.
• I have the right to be wrong.
• I do not have to be liked, admired, or respected by everyone for everything I do.

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