submitted 8/29
I’m a former patient of Dr. Aguirre’s (back before there was a an official BPD unit). I have been in and out of mental hospitals, attempted suicide multiple times, and gone as low as a person can possibly go. But I’d like you (and everyone reading this who is affected by BPD) to know that there IS hope.
I’m 20 years old now, going to school for nursing, and I have a beautiful 9 month old son with my boyfriend of several years (yes, YEARS!). I guarantee I never thought this life was possible for me, but here I am. Believe me - I still can’t believe it sometimes.
I can’t say I’m 100% better, and I wouldn’t want to give the false impression that someone with BPD can ever really reach that point. There are still times when I tell my boyfriend we should break up but I’m really hoping he’ll come running after me. Once in awhile I get a horrible urge to cut, or harm myself in some way and it takes EVERYTHING in me not to do it. But I no longer see a train as a way to die and I can honestly say that I’m happy.
Work hard. Take any help that is offered. Most importantly, NEVER give in to the notion that you will never see happiness again.
Thank you for this submission,
and for being an inspiration.
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