I have the right to make other choices besides the choice merely to run away.
I have the right to say NO when I feel unready or unsafe or wary in my conscience.
I have the right not to be consumed by fear.
I have the right to my feelings.
I have the right to make mistakes.
I have the right not to smile when I cry or feel hurt.
I have the right to terminate conversations with those who put me down or humiliate me.
I have the right to grow and change.
I have the right at times to be relaxed, playful and frivolous.
I have the right to confront someone I love, without fear that the relationship will dissolve.
I have the right to do stupid things without feeling stupid.
I have the right to learn.
I have the right not to be ashamed for what I don’t know or can’t do.
I have the right to set limits for myself.
I have the right to do good.
I have the right to forgive myself.
I have the right to unadulterated sacraments.
I have the right to a Catholic burial.
AND…
I have the obligation to recognize these rights for others and to fulfill my Baptismal Covenant in my state of life.
I have the obligation to thank the good Lord for all His tender mercies and many blessings.