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A member asked:
Is it possible to be happy when you have a history of childhood abuse and lack of support. poverty and uneducated. ?
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It is possible: Happiness is at the eye of the beholder. With appropriate support people who have been abused can go on and have a fruitful life. There are many people who were poor but gave it their best and where able to make a better life for themselves. Believe in yourself and keep trying.
Answered 1/22/2017
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