Womens Bill of Rights

[KIP.]

I have the right to:

• Live a life of peace free from abuse and fear.
• Feel valued, respected and appreciated for who I am.
• Express my thoughts and opinions without judgment or criticism.
• Share equally in all decisions related to relationship, children, home and finances.
• Grow as a person, have my own goals, and develop my own talents and abilities.
• Have friendships outside my relationship that are sustaining and satisfying.
• Have control over my body – to be able to refuse sex, to engage in safe practices, to choose my birth control method, and whether or when to have children or become pregnant.
• Have freedom of movement without fear of repercussion.
• Feel safe wherever I am.
• Seek help from police or others if I’m not feeling safe.
• Believe that I am an important, powerful and beautiful human being.

[KIP.]

When I first broke away from my abuser I was shown this by women’s aid and I just couldn’t believe this was reality. It’s something I really appreciate now. I use it to remind myself of my worth.

[Anonymous]

That hits hard. X

[KIP.]

Yes Sande it does hit hard but these are our rights and we shouldn’t be in a position where we even have to refer to them. This was my mantra when I first left. It kept me focused but also reminded me of just how many of my rights I had lost in that abusive relationship x

[gettingtired]

Me too @beachhut x

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