who are you and who you are

watching still bill, the documentary about bill withers (you know, the guy who wrote ain't no sunshine), i seemed to have learnt a few things and calmed my nerves a little. one thing he said stuck with me: you know how unhappy you would be if you thought who you are is not ok?

i guess i started out my life like that and i don't want to end it up like that. i just want to feel ok. i know what it feels like not to feel alright - guilt and regret, aches and pains. i'm learning to accept who i am, and i'm doing that slowly day by day. i'm glad that there are always people with me every step the way that make the whole process easier. i might not remember exactly what you said or what you did, but i always remember the way you made me feel.

+listening to: use me by bill withers