I'm back! I took a bit of a break from my blog as we focused on the kids going back to school and adjusting our schedules and appointments accordingly. One of the things I've noticed since school started is what I'm making this blog post about; a borderline mother helping her children navigate their friendships. … Continue reading Cut and Dry
A Different Stigma
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine made a comment and it's been on my mind ever since. We were discussing our mental illnesses, and I disclosed my diagnosed depression and anxiety. He replied with "Oh pfft, everyone has depression and anxiety these days", basically writing those off as nothing. This bothered me because the … Continue reading A Different Stigma
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Faith and Mental Illness
The other day, an article came up on social media regarding the views Christians have on mental illnesses. A friend of mine, who is a non-believer, interpreted it as "if you're Christian, you're supposed to rely solely on your faith and the Lord and not seek worldly help". She then asked me what I thought, … Continue reading Faith and Mental Illness
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Life After the Pill, Pt. 5
So I'm just about 6 months out since I stopped taking birth control. My husband had his vasectomy last month, closing that chapter of our lives. It was bittersweet, but we both have known for a while now that we don't want nor can we afford more children. This last cycle was a pretty notable … Continue reading Life After the Pill, Pt. 5
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Here and There
*some abuse triggers* My mind likes to take me from the moment and travel back in time to any point where I experienced some form of negative emotions. As I'm sitting here trying to put the words in my mind onto this screen, I'm given distractions of the past. Oh remember that time you were … Continue reading Here and There
BPD: A Journey 