I am watching a movie that is deeply moving.  It feels like he is searching for mental health.  Staying true to himself.

I just finished the movie.  He searched for freedom from his pain, and to search for happiness.  I think what he found is that we are happiest when we are in love with those that we are closest to, and when we accept our true selves.

I have spent a lot of time in my life, even until this moment, hating myself.  I fight against who I am tooth and nail.  I long to “change”.  To be someone other than myself.  I apologize all of the time for who I am right now. 

What would happen if I just said, “I love you just the way you are.  If you never change I will still love you just as deeply, just as thoroughly.  You are mine and I cherish you.  Don’t fight who you are.  Don’t close yourself off from me.  Don’t try to feel something that you don’t.  Just be.”

I am a child of God.  He knit me together just as I am.