Standing Up for Ourselves

Old 01-15-2013, 06:22 AM
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Standing Up for Ourselves

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go

Standing Up for Ourselves

We learn some behaviors have self-defeating consequences, while others have beneficial consequences. We learn we have choices.
—Beyond Codependency

It is so easy to come to the defense of others. How clear it is when others are being used, controlled, manipulated, or abused. It is so easy to fight their battles, become righteously indignant, rally to their aid, and spur them on to victory.

"You have rights," we tell them. "And those rights are being violated. Stand up for yourself, without guilt."

Why is it so hard, then, for us to rally to our own behalf? Why can't we see when we are being used, victimized, lied to, manipulated, or otherwise violated? Why is it so difficult for us to stand up for ourselves?

There are times in life when we can walk a gentle, loving path. There are times, however, when we need to stand up for ourselves - when walking the gentle, loving path puts us deeper into the hands of those who could mistreat us.

Some days, the lesson we're to be learning and practicing is one of setting boundaries. Some days, the lesson we're learning is that of fighting for our own rights and ourselves.

Sometimes, the lesson won't stop until we do.

Today, I will rally to my own cause. I will remember that it is okay to stand up for myself when that action is appropriate. Help me, God, to let go of my need to be victimized. Help me appropriately, and with confidence, stand up for myself.
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Wait... you mean it's OK to say No?

Where were you with this 5 years ago? Yeeeesh.... now ya tell me ;-)
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I need to do better with this one.
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Old 01-15-2013, 02:51 PM
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[QUOTE]Why is it so hard, then, for us to rally to our own behalf? Why can't we see when we are being used, victimized, lied to, manipulated, or otherwise violated? Why is it so difficult for us to stand up for ourselves?[/QUOTE}

Like alcoholics, codependents have a great deal of denial and use rationalization to keep themselves from seeing the truth. Alanon saved my life by helping me take the blinders off....I strongly suggest it.
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Old 01-16-2013, 06:47 PM
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I'm trying hard on this one...it's time for me to fight for and protect myself. I'm sad and lonely at times but I know it will get better.
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