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I have a right to put myself first sometimes.
I have a responsibility to have a care for others and not just think of myself.

I have a right to be the final judge of my feelings & accept them as legitimate.
I have a responsibility not to push my feelings or judgements on others.

I have a right to make mistakes.
I have a responsibility to be accountable for my mistakes.

I have a right to change my mind or decide on a different course of action.
I have a responsibility to accept another's right to change or alter their course.

I have a right to my own opinions and convictions.
I have a responsibility to respect the opinions and convictions of others.

I have a right to protest unfair treatment or criticism.
I have the responsibility to have open and honest conversation to facilitate change.

I have a right to interrupt and ask for clarification.
I have a responsibility to listen and give people a chance to have their say.

I have a right to negotiate for change.
I have a responsibility to give and receive information to aid in change.

I have a right to ask for help or emotional support.
I have a responsibility not to always dump my problems on others, but utilize other resources and take ownership for my problems.

I have a right to feel and express pain.
I have a responsibility to accept the expression of pain others feel as valid.

I have the right to ignore the advice of others.
I have a responsibility to let others decide for themselves, and not take offense if they do not follow my advice.

I have a right to receive formal recognition for my works and achievements.
I have a responsibility to recognize the work and achievements of others.

I have a right to say no.
I have a responsibility to accept no from others.

I have a right to be alone, even if others would like my company.
I have a responsibility to respect the rights of others to be alone, even if I want their company.

I have the right not to justify myself to others.
I have a responsibility to let others justify themselves to me.

I have the right not to take responsibility for someone elses problems.
I have to take responsibility for my own problems.

I have the right not to have to anticipate others needs & wishes.
I have the responsibility of making & expressing my needs & wishes.

I have a right to choose not to respond to a situation.
I have a responsibility not to expect others to always respond to my situations.