A new beginning means a fresh start

To have a fresh start in your life you have to let go of your past painful experiences. That doesn't mean you can totally forget your past. It simply means that you can't keep it fresh on your mind or it will stink up your future too. Acknowledge it and learn what you need to from it then JUST FLUSH IT. You can't move forward if you are stuck always looking at your past. No more than you can drive your car forward while you are always looking in your rear view mirror. Keep in mind as you move forward that there will be bumps along the way. That way you will not get discouraged because it will not be smooth sailing all the time. Expecting things to be perfect is setting yourself up for failure. Good things and bad things will happen on your journey in life, that's just life.