Bill of Rights for the Holidays

You have the right to take care of yourself: to eat right, exercise regularly, and get enough rest.

You have the right to have mixed emotions: happy, sad, frustrated, guilty, afraid and thankful.

You have the right to have solitude-for planning, thinking, reflection, introspection, prayer, and relaxation.

You have the right to not accept some or all of your party/activity invitations.

You have the right to ask for help and support from family; friends; your church and/or community agencies.

You have the right to give gifts that are within your budget.

You have the right to say no to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and a second piece of pie.

You have the right not to ride with a drunk driver.

You have the right (and duty) to take away the keys of a drunk friend or relative who wants to drive, and to call a taxi.

You have the right to smile at harried salesclerks and angry drivers, and to give them a peace of your mind.