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« on: March 15, 2015, 01:01:13 PM »

 Hello all.

Ive been reading all the post on this board. Dam what a disorder to unleash on people.  We all have been run over by the BPD train , its time to get up dust yourself off & work on a better you. Sooner than later.

The best revenge is no revenge , making your life better without your BPDex will tweak their nipples no doubt , the BPDers will find out  you are enjoying life without you throwing it in their face . effin stalkers.

   My 2 yr r/s  with my dexBPDgf was definitely a horrible experience and just what I needed (may sound nuts now you will get here, i never would have thought this way fresh out of the r/s), im starting to see some positive changes within myself through the healing process.

Ive always been an introvert ,  im starting to strike up conversations with random people. (Was never me even before the BPD r/s)

I am not and never have been this horrible person she tried to make me and others believe I was.  (Crazy how BPDers have this effect.  )

I was always told (by my father).asking for help is a weakness. After the BPD R/S i needed a ___ ton of help. I reached out on this board and one family member who actually sat a read books on BPD with me.  Which is huge for me. (Read next line)

My BPDex always said in her rages (no one cares about you not even your family) over and over and I started to believe this crap. Thanks to this board I realized this was projection.

Ive set boundaries that will never be compromised.

I wake up and the added stress from my dexBPDgf is just none existent. Wich is an incredible relief.

My self esteem is on the rise again. Im starting to like the person i see in the mirror more.

I realized that dammit I MATTER again. My feeling , wants , desires and happiness. No more putting myself second constantly. I will never let anyone have this kind of power over me again.

Ive  have learned to not worry about stuff I can not change.

When I meet people the Red flag/bad  (click to insert in post)'s stand out like billboards on the interstate.

I still see good in people that deserve a closer look.  (not a change but I thought this was gone) 

Im enjoying the little things in life again. I so missed these.

She was NEVER my girl , it was just my turn.

Just to name a few. With out the BPD experience I would have not grown as much as I have because I was not aware of most of my issues. I always knew i was a strong  person , but dam I am a very strong person. To come out of this better than before. I see and feel my self getting better and better. It is still a very rough road but well worth it.

This BPD family is amazing. All the people who have helped me by talking to me and just reading post let me know, I was not alone , what I was in for , and the steps to take to start the healing process.  Yea I didnt strictly follow the advice at first to my dismay,  I do now and it was the best decision for ME! So thank you all , I only hope I can give back what has been givin to me on this board.

I still get to wake up and hug a beautiful person, it just sucks when i hit my head on the mirror.  Laugh out loud (click to insert in post)





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« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2015, 01:16:01 PM »

 Doing the right thing (click to insert in post)
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2015, 01:21:17 PM »

Thank you for sharing sun seeker!     Smiling (click to insert in post)

It is great to read your thoughts, I feel like I am just a step or so behind where you are at so it feels like I am greeting a glimpse into my next several months to come.  It gives me great hope.  It helps keep me from being drawn into the current pull I'm facing, and keeps me looking toward my future.

While I cannot do NC or LC, I am finding my own ways of detaching. (We still are living out our lease). There definitely was for me a definite time where something in me just naturally shifted gears and instead of being a passenger in his car of life, it was like I just oozed out, hit the pavement and started wandering around to stop and look at the scenery and options in front of me.  At first, it was scary and unfamiliar, now though, it is becoming quite interesting.

He is such a bad driver of life, it felt like being a passenger with a drunk behind the wheel.  It was scary.  I'm now feeling relieved to be safer.  To meander down on my own feet, my own pace, and when I'm ready, I'll get behind the wheel of my own car.  For now though, I'm just enjoying observing my surroundings like a slow meandering hike.

I too have changed a bit, am more chatty in situations I wasn't.  Examining and caring more for myself.

I too woke up today... .  I wondered about some of the constant stresses that we delt with, how he was progressing with them.  Then I observed, I don't feel anxious!  I don't carry his burdens any longer!  What a huge relief!  I am so glad to be relieved of all that drama and stress that came with him!  I am sad that he has it, but he has the option to set boundaries, just as I do.  So I guess that is no longer my burden to share with him.  Wow!  That is so great!

Smiling (click to insert in post). Great stuff sun seeker!   Smiling (click to insert in post)


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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2015, 02:33:15 PM »

 Hey Sunflower 

Very well said. There is so much sadness and hurt on these boards lately I need to shine a light on some positives. So very glad to hear you are feeling better. Such a rough path we chose despite all the  Red flag/bad  (click to insert in post)'s. I couldnt imagine still living with exBPD you are one strong person dont ever lose that.

"Like a  drunk behind thr wheel " wow! What a perfect way to describe the r/s.

"When you woke up this morning" im loving the clarity here! (Fog is lifting)

Keep the positive vibe it looks dam good on you Being cool (click to insert in post)
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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2015, 02:44:30 PM »

Hey there friend, I really liked this post. (It was just my turn) as well. Mine left without breaking up (disappearing act) and it's been almost a year of no contact for me and I agree with you, it does get better. My self esteem is on the rise and I'm doing things I've never done before either. It's almost as if she gave me a gift to learn from. Its weird but I'll take it. I'm proud of you and wish you luck in your continued healing.
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2015, 02:56:23 PM »

Wow! This place is truly amazing!  I feel the healing happening, like watching a flower slowly unfold before your eyes.  It is apparent.

To think, ... .what kept me bonded to him was the trauma, the emotional intensity of anxiety and fears that I equated with attachment and love.  The need, the drive, was ironically, a self protection response that kept me attached.

Today, here, I feel what is true and right.  What I knew was true and right all along, but just had muted in the background of my mind... .

What it is I feel: This wonderful positive exchange happening right here in BPDF all the time. 



  • People reaching out to each other for support, and others giving of themselves unselfishly.


  • People routing for one another's successes.


  • People sharing enjoyment in each other's successes (without need for ulterior reason. Without competition to it)


  • People being comfortable to be open and vulnerable (no one is punishing them)




I am beginning to not only intellectually understand what I want in a r/s, but BPDF is allowing me a safe place to feel what this is like, what it is supposed to be like in a r/s.  This is so excellent as this type of "feeling the understanding" makes a greater lasting imprint on the brain.  It truly undoes much of the anxiety/fear conditioning that was so damaging.

Thanks guys!  (Feeling like tears of joy right now) Being cool (click to insert in post).  I think we are lookin good!  Doing the right thing (click to insert in post)
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« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2015, 02:59:45 PM »

Ps.  Thanks for associating my comments to "the FOG" lessons.  I am still learning to more easily make these connections so that helps me greatly.  (Maybe I should PM or post cause I wonder how others here absorb so much... .all the info seems a lot, hard to know how to tackle it all)
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« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2015, 04:37:48 PM »

 Thank you  Sun flower & Hurting 300

Hurting.

So happy to hear you are doing great.  and you are 100% correct they did gives us a weird gift. (Great attitude my friend) I am very proud of you as well keep up the good work.

.You guys stood back up after being knocked down and are doing the work to heal yourself.       ( one of the hardest things ive ever done to date)  Smiling (click to insert in post) amazing job guys Smiling (click to insert in post)


Sun flower

Im very happy we all found this forum. Your are making me tear up reading your post... (Unmuting the truth  i Iove that its so true) I still feel as You do about this "safe place to share". Im an very proud of you as well . I have no doubt you will be ok. Im so happy there are some good people in this world. ( almost lost hope) thank you BPDfam

You guys are awesome don't let anyone tell you different EVER!
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