... . In American Native cultures, however, becoming a part of the family system is not usually possible. There is a long-standing and, to a degree justifiable, mistrust of the "White Man" by indigenous people in America. The history of the dominant culture's abuse of ancestral tribes is passed from generation to generation. Even those who live in urban areas are affected by the belief ... directions" and the strength associations with each. Individuals are encouraged to assess themselves and each other and work toward balance. A Cherokee proverb says, "Listen or your tongue will make you de...

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