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> --- In borderlinecreativity@yahoogroups.com, c b <dharma_depth@y...>
> wrote:
> > Hi dear members,
> > My name is Christine (Chris) and I'm 39. I live in
> > Canada. I sadly have enormously low self-esteem and
> > doubt artistic ability at times - "I sure hate
> > horrible self-esteem". I think it comes with
> > depression I have (pretty severe right now) and also
> > the BPD and early stress/traumatic memory. But being
> > artistic in my own ways helps at times to distract,
> > calm and just lets me express in creative, fun and
> > healthy ways. I like trying poetry and find that
> > expressive, even if it might make no sense to others
> > to read! I just thought I would say hi and introduce
> > myself. It's a pretty rough time right now and it's
> > good to be in an e-community. Peace and care, Chris.
> >

Welcome Chris!!!! :-) My name is Lisa Marie and I am 27 yrs old.
I was diagnosed with BPD in 1996 and have been in love with crafts
for... well forever ;-) I mostly do scrapbooking these days. I am a
scrap-addict. I find having a craft hobby very helpful for distracting
me and fulfilling me. I also rely heavily on expressing myself in writing.
It is a wonderful catharsis.

Looking forward to more chatting,

Lisa Marie