Affirmations

We use affirmations to help set boundaries and establish a framework to create a vision of what we are working towards.

• If at first I don’t succeed, I lower my expectations.

• I have nothing to apologize for. 

• As the days go on I will learn to hate myself less and less. I got this. I can do this.

• My name is _____ and I wear my name proudly today.

• I am smart, talented, and good enough.

• Just for today, I will protect my body from all forms of self-mutilation.

• My soul is changed. My spirit is lifted.

• I have discovered the beauty of the present moment.

• Today I am grateful for the freedom from bondage of self-mutilation tendencies.

• By working through the layers, I have peace within myself today.

• I am strong.

• I will turn my pain into power.

• The fight is worthwhile.

• I let my body heal. 

• I stay conscious of my feelings and write them down. 

• I have the right to be abstinent, no matter what. 

• I applaud my willingness. 

• I’m free to spend my time as I choose. 

• My body is beautiful; I want to take care of it. 

• I deserve to come into the inheritance of my own beauty.

• Life is safe. 

• I accept myself exactly how and who I am today. 

• I am willing to become increasingly more gentle and loving to myself. 

• I joyfully say, “No.” 

• I have survived my childhood. 

• I deserve to be the person I am. 

• My humor is a sign of my recovery.