All I want
from you is ...
To feel your respect for me
To feel you will listen to my opinion
To know your intention is to see me
and to understand my need
To know you will not take control from me
or misuse the power and authority you hold
To believe we can work together
- I know you have skills
that will be of value to me
- I too have knowledge and experience
that you need to accept and appreciate
I believe the way ahead
is true partnership
where I am equally valid
Despite my Invalidity
Based on mutual respect
and valuing
So we can learn and grow
together
Both empowered
in our own way.
Linda Crowhurst July 21 1995