One of the things I've noticed about myself is I can't stand it when I'm unable to pull my own weight. It doesn't matter if I'm sick, injured, or what; I grow annoyed when, for whatever reason, I am unable to contribute in some way. When my gallbladder had to be taken out a few … Continue reading Control
Tag: childhood
Cut and Dry
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
BPD Growing Up Part 3: The Source
This post is going to be about my mother, so if that's a trigger for you, there's your warning. My mother was born to a woman too young to have kids at the time, so she was put up for adoption and ended up with someone on her father's side of the family. They raised … Continue reading BPD Growing Up Part 3: The Source
I Hate March
For the past four years, I've faced the month of March with dread. This next part is a little complicated, and involves death so trigger warning now. My big sister was killed at her home in March of 2012. Because we had stopped talking to her for a few years, we didn't find out about … Continue reading I Hate March
It Burns
Sometimes stuff happens that hits close to home, whether it's in your heart, or literally close to where you live. Last night, a friend of mine texted me about a fire where she lives, which happens to be where I grew up for the first thirteen years of my life. It wasn't just a small … Continue reading It Burns

