The Denial of Mental Illness(es) With Very Hurtful & Unrelated Thoughts

I often wonder how anyone would be ashamed of the scars left from self injury? I am proud of mine- work in progress since age 4 and while I am not a supporter of self harm, I would never suggest anyone engaging in it, it has sadly been a huge part of my life and … Continue reading The Denial of Mental Illness(es) With Very Hurtful & Unrelated Thoughts

Finally, A Decent Article on BPD For Non-BPDs

This is the most relevant article I've yet to read that isn't scholarly on Borderline Personality Disorder. I struggle to speak out on my own due to the misconceptions and untrue, negative myths that we are some manipulative, abusive monsters. So in an attempt to at least speak out in a positive way, the below … Continue reading Finally, A Decent Article on BPD For Non-BPDs

Are You Broken and/or Judged on Your Past, Too? Here’s My Plan. You’re not alone.

Nor are you necessarily "bad"- changing behaviors, appreciated or not, acknowledged or not, doing your best, but getting nothing but shit all still means you are trying and that is a hell of a lot more than most people can say. With that said, don't be so quick to blame yourself. Words are beautiful; especially … Continue reading Are You Broken and/or Judged on Your Past, Too? Here’s My Plan. You’re not alone.

Sad, but Anger Protects Me: A Post on Relationships and the Myth of Mental Illness and Lack of Intelligence

I think it is amazing that people can "accept" (as much as they can) that I have issues controlling my anger when I am hurt; yet, when things are hard for them, my mental health is supposed to magically get better and my reactive behaviors of course are supposed to cease. I am very well … Continue reading Sad, but Anger Protects Me: A Post on Relationships and the Myth of Mental Illness and Lack of Intelligence