Attitudes and Philosophy

In the Pacific Rim Hearing Voices Network
we are committed to fifteen important freedoms

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1. Freedom to share (or not share)
2. Freedom to identify yourself using any name/alias
3. Freedom to interpret your experiences using whatever framework you choose
4. Freedom to use whatever language and vocabulary you decide is right
5. Freedom to choose whether and when to make meaning of your experiences
6. Freedom to share openly without fear of judgment or shaming
7. Freedom to challenge dominant social norms and cultural beliefs
8. Freedom to believe (or not believe) in the concept of "mental illness"
9. Freedom to use multiple frameworks simultaneously
10. Freedom to talk about anything
11. Freedom to change your mind about anything at any time
12. Freedom to choose whether to receive feedback from others
13. Freedom to view yourself as a whole human being
14. Freedom to choose what coping/engagement strategies work best for you
15. Freedom to attend groups at whatever frequency you choose​