Thoughts & Quotes

I have a right to be treated with respect as an intelligent , capable and equal human being
I have a right to state my own needs and set my own priorities as a person independant of any roles that I may assume in life
I have a right to express my feelings
I have a right to express my feelings and values
I have a right to say 'No' or 'Yes' for myself
I have a right to say 'No' or 'Yes' for myself
I have a right to make mistakes
I have the right to change my mind
I have a right to say 'I don't understand' and to ask for more information
I have a right to ask for what I want
I have a right to deal with others without being dependent on them for approval
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.
Our real problem is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure our strength tomorrow.
Say to yourself each morning "I do not need the reactions of others to validate myself or my personality"
Truly, it is in darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest to us.
When it is dark enough you can see the stars.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams
A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.
Friendship improves happiness and abates misery by doubling our joy and dividing our grief
Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact

where to begin?? my mums been a heavy drinker for as long as i can remember, although the term "alcoholic" she denies. me, im not so sure. she ignores the fact that not being able to get through the day without 1, 2, too many drinks maybe makes her just that. no one seems to understand how i feel though, people just dont get that u cant personally make someone change, if they dont want to help themselves then how can they be helped?? who do u talk to in a position like this. my mum doesnt understand that whenever i see her with a drink in her hand i cant ignore the fact that i want to cry. not really sure what i want to achieve out of posting this but maybe it will help me instead of having to bottle up all my feelings, no pun intended. life is just so unfair :(