Our past goes a long way to shape are present. The past is set in stone and we can’t change it, but we can learn from it and interpret it in a new more healthy light. We can control this as we live in the present We have free will and the power to choose and we can decide to let go of those memories that weigh us down. Perhaps we haven’t had success with the service we received from the Regional Center or the Systems we are involved in, but today marks a new day. Through self-determination we can set a new path for ourselves that will shape our present as we move into the future. We can free ourselves from the sting and frustration of disappointment and move on to a better day. Remember we are whole and complete persons entitled to be treated with dignity and support with the goal of living satisfying lives in our communities.