strongerwoman

I'm not doing too well at all these past two days, found this and have been re-reading it over all day, thought it might be helpful to someone else here..

The Pledge of a Healthy Person
I am a person with a history to be respected, a present to enjoy and a future to build. I am fully capable of living my life to the full. I do not need a man or a woman to make me complete although a respectful, equal and mutual relationship will enlarge my life. I will not be sidetracked by unhealthy relationships again. I will not build friendships, go out with, or become intimate with anyone who does not regard me with utmost respect. I want equality, honesty and trust in my relationships. I am better off single, alone and lonely than I am “sharing” my life with a man or woman who lies to me, cheats on me and disrespects me. I will start to move my life in a healthy direction despite the difficult hurdles that are in my path

Barbara52

That's a keeper! Thank you.

tryingtofly

Thank you for that! In the past couple days I've run into two 'friends' that only call me when they need something and I clung to it because I don't really have friends, but I like that part that says "I will not build friendships, go out with, or become intimate with anyone who does not regard me with utmost respect." really hit home!

Kindeyes

Thank you for sharing that! I'm going to copy it and send it to my daughter (who recently broke up with her alcoholic boyfriend!)

Rella927

Thank you for sharing this! Great read