I have noticed understandably, that there are a lot of people on this subreddit that feel bad about themselves and I think that it is often hard to see the good that is within us. During my year with other people who suffered from BPD I met some really caring people and it was sad that they couldn't see what I could see. 

One member of my group showed me a picture of a University Graduation with her son he was about to start a PHD. Another had a daughter who had completely turned her life around and gone from a trouble maker to a straight A student. I wish that they could see what wonderful mothers they are and be proud of the work that they have done to help their children succeed.

I didn't meet one person who wasn't intelligent in their own way. A member of our group was constantly trying to learn and attend courses to educate herself. One of the other women wrote poetry that she would read during our mindfulness practices.

Finally they were all the most caring people I have ever met. I believe everyone in that room was working their hardest to care for the people they loved while struggling to try to understand the illness that they faced. You could tell that these were people that really cared deeply for the people around them.

I wish I could have told them while they may feel like they are out of control there are still parts of their life that are beautiful and I hope that one day they will be able to recognise that beauty in themselves.

I hope that you can find the things that make you awesome no matter how small you may feel they are.

  