How to Use an "I" Message

Use an “I” Message instead of hurtful words…

I feel ______________________________________________________

(Happy, sad, angry, excited, afraid, hopeful, guilty, loved, jealous, proud…)

When you

_____________________________________________________.

(Say mean things, let me play with you, hurt me, include me…)

I need/want you to

____________________________________________________.

(Know you make me happy, Leave me alone, play with me again sometime…)