I have the right…
to be happy and be treated with care and understanding
to be respected
to be safe
to say no
to state what I feel and hear what others have to say
to learn

The Seven C’s
I didn’t cause it
I can’t cure it
I can’t control it
I can help take care of myself by communicating my feelings,
making healthy choices and
by celebrating myself

It often takes them weeks or even months of making these statements daily along with therapy to believe and understand that they have the power to break the cycle of addiction and live better lives.