Relationship Rights
Affirmations:
I am not to blame for being beaten and abused.
I am not the cause of another person's violent behavior.
I do not like or want abuse.
I deserve to be treated with respect.
I don't want my children to grow up to batter or be battered.
I deserve a safe and happy life.
I am not alone, I can ask others to help me.
I have options.
– From the Support Network for Battered Women
The
right to:
• goodwill from your partner
• emotional support
• be heard by your partner and to be responded to with courtesy
• have your feelings and experiences acknowledged as real and valid
• clear and informative answers to questions that concern you
• live free from criticism and judgment
• live free from accusation and blame
• Encouragement
• live free from emotional and physical threat
• be respectfully asked, rather than "ordered"
• live free from angry outbursts and rage
– From: Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT) www.actabuse.com
Domestic
Violence
