# Crazy Sue and Respect *Kindness is given freely. Respect goes both ways.* **[Verse 1]** They spoke about Sue as if she wasn’t there, Made their decisions without thought or care. “Do as you’re told—we know what is best.” Sue raised her voice and demanded respect. “I have my own choices, my feelings are real. You don’t get to decide what I’m allowed to feel. Listen when I’m speaking; hear my point of view. Nothing about me without Crazy Sue.” **[Pre-Chorus]** Respect isn’t silence, control or fear, It’s speaking with kindness and choosing to hear. It’s asking permission and accepting “No”— Because everyone has their own life to control. **[Chorus]** Crazy Sue and respect—stand tall, stand true! Treat me with dignity; I’ll do the same for you. Use gentle words and give me time, My body, my choices and my life are mine. Crazy Sue and respect—let every voice be heard! Listen to the meaning behind every word. No shame, no pressure, no talking me down— Crazy Sue is taking her power back now! **[Verse 2]** Respect my belongings, my room and my space, Don’t move things around from their usual place. Explain what is happening before something’s changed, So I’m not left frightened, confused or ashamed. Include me in meetings and plans for my care, Don’t make secret choices when I’m sitting right there. Offer me options and tell me what’s true— Work alongside me, not over Sue. **[Pre-Chorus]** Respect means patience when words won’t arrive, Helping me feel understood and safe inside. It isn’t a privilege that people must earn— It’s where trust begins and where kindness returns. **[Chorus]** Crazy Sue and respect—stand tall, stand true! Treat me with dignity; I’ll do the same for you. Use gentle words and give me time, My body, my choices and my life are mine. Crazy Sue and respect—let every voice be heard! Listen to the meaning behind every word. No shame, no pressure, no talking me down— Crazy Sue is taking her power back now! **[Bridge]** You can disagree without being unkind. You can hold boundaries and still bear me in mind. You can offer support without taking command— Respect starts growing when we both understand. If I become upset, don’t laugh or accuse. Help me feel safe and let me choose. Stand beside me until the difficult moment is through— That’s how you show respect to Sue. **[Breakdown]** Ask—don’t demand! Hear—don’t assume! Knock before entering somebody’s room! Choices matter! Boundaries too! Nothing about me without Crazy Sue! **[Final Chorus]** Crazy Sue and respect—strong hearts, clear minds! Leaving cruel words and unfairness behind. Equal and valued in all that we do, There’s room at the table for Crazy Sue. Crazy Sue and respect—let dignity lead! Listen to people and honour their needs. No one deserves to be pushed around— Crazy Sue is standing her ground! **[Outro]** Speak with me, Not about me. Stand with me, Not above me. Hear my voice. Respect what I choose. I am Crazy Sue— And I matter too.
