Communicating Responsibly

Turning my YOU statements into I statements makes a big difference.  I move from being critical of you to communicating my feelings, thoughts and needs.  I take responsibility for my reality and stop blaming others for what I perceive.  I feel more empowered and less like a victim.  I stop making you into a persecutor and create connection instead of pushing you away or secluding myself in a self imposed prison.  Today I will monitor how I express myself and when needed shift my communication pattern.  I can do this.