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[ZoZo94]

Well, this is me. 

I have BPD and DID - I'm in therapy. I turn 30 this year. I was in high school when the alters came out to play, so to speak. 

I am still learning about my BPD. I blame my mother, a lot. Most of my childhood abandonment I can link back to my mother. 

I'm married and have a scruffy terrier dog. Husband is super supportive, and when days are bad my dog does not leave my side. 

Being married with DID is very overwhelming - I think that's something I never thought about before getting into a serious relationship. I try my best to keep the alters at bay when we are together, but you can only do so much. 

I guess I'm here to say hi, see if there's anyone like me, to share some of my stories. 

So yeah - Hi! 👋

[Ref]

Hi back! Dogs can be the best therapists. My partner has DI and I hear you about the impact it has on relationships. Good to hear your partner is supportive. 

[NatureLover]

Hi and welcome, @ZoZo94 , it's good to have you here 🙂

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[defaultusername]

Hi @ZoZo94,

Welcome and thank you for sharing.

That's wonderful that you are seeing a therapist, and so lovely to see that you have a supportive husband and doggo!

I think it's great that you're happy to share some of your story to help others, we all have so much to learn from connecting with one another and hearing other people's valuable lived experience.

Wishing you all the best,

defaultusername

[Jasper_123]

Hi @ZoZo94 ! 

I have BPD and know how truely intense, distressing and consuming it can be. What are you doing to manage it? Mine also stems mainly from trauma with my Mother.