Surround yourself with people that love you and accept you exactly for who and what you are. The only explanation you owe is the one you give to yourself, for not living your authentic life with the love and purpose you were meant to live.

Luis Almonte
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This quote is spoken by the character, Alex, in the movie “It’s Kind of a Funny Story.” Alex tells his therapist that he wants to leave the hospital, but then he changes his mind. It is at this point that he decides to end his life. His therapist then says to him, “You have to live your life with integrity, so you have to surround yourself with people who love you and accept you exactly for who and what you are.” This is an excellent reminder that you need to find people who accept you for who and what you are.

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