hands of family members, children who were exposed to the horrifying as- pects of depression - - anyone who has had what is com- monly referred to as "dysfunctional family dynamics." I'm pretty certain almost all of us have had some type of dysfunction in our families at some point.


I'm not one who believes in making New Year resolutions; I think resolutions can, and should be made when it's necessary. Any time of the year we can make posi- tive changes. Re-write your life script and don't allow the past to influence your present.


We all know people who act a certain way because of the unhappiness of their formative years. The child who had to deal with an alcoholic parent, one who suffered violence and abuse at the


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Then, too, there are adults who have been hurt and influ- enced by "bad-luck relationships." The woman or man who has suffered from the acts of an un- faithful partner or been emotionally and physically abused certainly has been scarred. It is difficult for them to see that not every- one is cruel or out to destroy their self-


esteem.


So what do we do? Does past unhappi- ness have to make your present life un- happy as well? Nope, not at all. With some personal, deep soul-searching, you can overcome what was and change your present and future life to include stability and happiness. There are vari- ous techniques that can help you be-


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