1. I am valuable, and deserve to take care of myself by eating and drinking right, keeping myself clean, and allowing myself to sleep comfortably.

2. I do not deserve to be put down, whether it's by me or by others. If it happens anyway, I do not have to agree with the insult by taking it in. I am not perfect, but change can be requested without insult.

3. I am afraid, but that does not have to rule me. I will survive despite my fears.

4. I have a right to speak up when I am being hurt. It may not change anything; I cannot control others. But not speaking up adds to the hurt by agreeing with it.

... to be continued.