You

They say that the events of your life make you who you are. I used to think so too until I took a closer look at myself and people around me. I think that finally, you choose who you are. Not your name, parents and stuff like that. You choose how you want to react to situations. You choose which parts of yourself you want to give free reign to, and which ones need to be kept in check. They are not always perfect choices. But then really, what is 'perfect'? What is 'correct'? What is 'normal'?
At the end of the day, it's about how you feel about those choices. At least, that's what I tell myself. And this choosing who you are never ends, it's happening every second. I find that when I remember this point, I'm able to handle things much better. Knowing that I'm choosing each aspect of myself gives me a sense of control over what's happening in my life.