Merry Christmas! I am so glad to be back online, and talking about the holidays. They were good. Santa was good to me. There were some mild non-intentional slurs by family about being a thorn in my father's side when he was living (as a Borderline) before I was diagnosed and just a mess. I have gone through some comfort food eating, and can't shake the extra pounds around my middle. Receiving an exercise and diet book AND exercise outfit from my mother, was highly inappropriate. Both parental figures said things that rubbed my feelings wrong. My intentions are always to help. And I have helped aging parents until my hands, fingers, and legs hurt. Is it a good excuse that it is because someone is 83 years old that they have license to be gruff, rude and say hurtful things? Yes, Radical Acceptance is what is needed here in this case. And I attended a funeral Christmas Eve afternoon. That was a bit of a bummer, but I would not think of NOT attending.
Yet, I feel a peace within me....that everything is okay, and will continue to be. I am reading, learning everything I can about Borderline. I wouldn't wish this disorder on my worst enery. It is my hope that everyone reads the website, who is drawn to learning more.
