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The Better Part of Desiree (My BPD) 🧁💗

User Profile: YourCaringConfidant
Hey everyone, Desiree here. In honor of it being Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month, @Heather225 inspired me to complete Challenge #3 from May's Campaign to share my own personal story of what it's like having BPD. 
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I was first diagnosed with BPD in my mid 20s. They have this whole list of criteria and I checkmarked ✅️ this and that, and that box and that one there and this one over here, etc. 😂🤣 A lot of things starting making sense to me about why I feel the way I do, think the way I do, and act the way I do. It was "normal" for me as it's just been me... but to others, I guess, not so normal behavior. Still, in stead of being in denial about things, I decided to embrace it. It sounds sick to say but I actually pride myself on having BPD. Yea, I know... who really wants to have these things going on and struggle... but when I say pride myself, I'm strictly talking about my good that comes as a result of having BPD. 

Look, I'm a crazy Desiree. I get it, but I'm more than just what a doctor can check off about me. They can label me with BPD amongst other mental health problems, but I know none of it defines me. Anyway, want to know about my good? Ok great. 😉

Did you know it's because of my BPD that I love so deeply the way I do? Did you know that it's because of my BPD for why I'm such a passionate person? If you know me, you know that I'm full of love, passion, and creativity. I'm also empathetic, sympathetic, and resilient. It's because of past hurts and pains that allow me to be this way. It's those past hurts and pains that I've overcome that let me know just how strong I really am... even if inside and emotionally I'm struggling. I love these parts of me!!!

With that said: 

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Yup, that's me and I'm happy to be just the way I am. I love myself. 💜 Anyway, I wanted to give a big thanks to all of you who have been a great part of my journey here. Thanks y'all for caring for me, supporting me, loving me, and accepting me just as how I am. Xoxo. 🤗
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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 May 1st

@YourCaringConfidant

Wow.

Thank you for sharing.

And trusting us with such a special and important part of your life.

For explaining what it means.

How you live with it.

The impacts.

The judgements.

I admire your bravery and I'm glad to be able to call you a friend 🩷🥰

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User Profile: YourCaringConfidant
YourCaringConfidant OP May 2nd

@Amanda84 Awww, thank you so much for the support and love. Grateful for you! 

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User Profile: Eclipse26
Eclipse26 May 2nd

Proud of you !!!

User Profile: YourCaringConfidant
YourCaringConfidant OP May 2nd

@Eclipse26 This means so much to me. Thank you for your time and acknowledgement. Appreciate you for being here. 🤗 Stay blessed. 

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User Profile: jesusredeemedme2425

Awww, I love the last part! <3

User Profile: YourCaringConfidant
YourCaringConfidant OP May 2nd

@jesusredeemedme2425 Thanks Kiara! 🦁🥰 

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User Profile: Heather225
Heather225 May 4th

@YourCaringConfidant

I am in awe of your positive outlook and how you've embraced the hidden gifts of BPD, in that some of your best qualities, especially in how you love, come from it. You're an inspiration and a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with BPD who might be reading this, Desiree. Thank you for destigmatizing post!

User Profile: YourCaringConfidant
YourCaringConfidant OP May 4th

@Heather225 Your words! 🥰 This means a lot to me. Thank you! Thanks for stopping by and reading my story, H. 💜🩷💛🧡

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User Profile: ACozyBunny
ACozyBunny May 11th

@YourCaringConfidant

This is such a lovely post, and I love your take on BPD! 

I can really see the good parts shine through your  forum posts and it’s always such a lovely sight to see. Your energy adds a bright touch to everything and I don’t even have to know you well to know that you have an amazing personality! 

You are loved just the way you are and I hope you always keep shining ❤️✨

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User Profile: YourCaringConfidant
YourCaringConfidant OP May 11th

@ACozyBunny Oooohhhh man, my heart. I'm literally over here like wwhhhyyyy!? Why did you just go straight to my heart like that? You could have eased into it, ya know? 🥹 Your words said to me are beautiful and I really appreciate it more than you know. Tysm for this! ❤️ Ty! 

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ACozyBunny May 11th

@YourCaringConfidant

You’re very welcome 💕 I stand by the belief that beautiful souls must be appreciated and no doubts you are one!! Love seeing you in forums.

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