Hi All,
Have NC, been lurking on MNet for a while and have been going through some Councelling for DV. Therefore, as there are many of us in difficult relationships, I thought of sharing the info I have to help. Having been in a really abussive relationship, I was completely brain washed about what my rights were and it subjected me to more abuse and psychological problems. I'm well now, thanks to my counselor, freedom program, GP, HV, social services and mostly to the refuge that's changed my life.
I'm not sure if there's a similar thread, if there is, kindly do let me know.
Your Bill Of Rights in a relationship
You have the right to BE you.
Right to put yourself first.
Right to be safe
Right to love and to be loved
Right to be treated with respect
You have tHe right to be human and not perfect
You have the right to be angry and to protest if you are treated unfairly or abusively by anyone.
You have the right to your own privacy.
You have the right to your own opinions, to express them and to be taken seriously.
You have the right to earn and control your own money.
You have the right to ask questions about anything that affects your life.
You have the right to make decisions that affect you.
You have the right to grow and change (including changing your mind)
You have the right to make mistakes.
You have the right NOT to be responsible for another adults' behavior or problems.
You have the right not to be likes by everyone.
You have the right to control your own life and to change it if your are not Happy with it as it is
There are many more Rights, therefore, please, do post away any other right you would like to share to help others. If you are in an abusive relationship, You have the right to Leave anytime and to NOT explain to your abuser/abusers