April 29, 2008
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3 Random Things
I have been tagged by Christine
The rules for ‘3 Random Things’:
1. Post 3 random things about yourself.
2. Link to the person who tagged you in your post.
3. Tag at least 5 other bloggers.
4. Let them know you’ve tagged them by commenting on their blog with an invite to participate.————————————————————————————————–
1. I love watching Atlanta Braves play baseball. I am a big Braves fan
2. I am a cutter/self-injurer (Most often characterized as Borderline personality Disorder). I say am because I believe for self injury it is the same as drug addicts or alcoholics, once you are one you will always be one. It doesn’t matter how many weeks, months or years it has been since a self injurer has cut/burned, the temptation will always be there when things go wrong and one cut is all it takes to fall back into that way of doing things.
3. I don’t like to wear socks. All year round I have a tendency to not wear socks. Even when I wear sneakers. I just don’t really like to wear socks.
now to tag 5 people
1. Cherylyn
3. Laurie
4. SunnySusan
5. tx_christian
Comments (15)
I’ve had some people close to me who are cutters, so I know it’s a hard road to walk.
My friend is a cutter and when I heard her story I found out why she cuts, I would never look down upon someone for it. My friend has not cut in years but recently she was tempted because someone close had reopened a wound from her past.
I also don’t like to wear socks, I could wear sandals most of the winter!
I dont wear socks either!!!!i hate to.
I also have friends who are cutters.
My brother was a cutter. I never understood the compulsion to do it but having thorns of my own that I struggle with I can understand the once a blank always a blank. May God bless you and use your past to help others’ future.
When I lived in California, I never wore socks. I loved it! In New England, though, socks are handy.
Wow! We have something in common! I’ve discussed my BPD and my cutting on my blog for some time. I hate socks too!
Christine
I will certainly be praying specifically for you Kristen. Keep sticking close to God, he can and will get you through anything. As for the sock thing. Socks were handy in New England but since I moved south. Well I do not wear them that often. I prefer no shoes too. My kidos always go barefoot, keeping socks and shoes on them is a chore for me.
Hello
Seen you visited my blog!
I too am a self injurer, I’m only 18 but started in my preteens. Not the best decision I’ve made in my life.
I guess not many people don’t like wearing socks I don’t either!
I have a child who did (maybe still does, she lives far away from us) cut herself. I absolutely agree with you that it is like any other addictive behavior.
I prefer no socks and no shoes, but since I started having problems with the muscles on the bottom of my feet, I HAVE to wear shoes. GRANNY shoes and those require socks. Hummmmm???? Some days I just wear my scuff slippers, but usually pay for it a day later!
I’ll try to comply with your tag – but I don’t know if I personally know of 5 people to tag – ones who will follow through . . . KWIM?
@cherylyn_p - I know what you mean
I am not sure all of the 5 I tagged will actually do it. But I think it is cool the ones who do. You learn random things about people 
@utlawgirl - thank you for the nice comment
@Over_my_coffee_cup - hope your friend is doing well
@javamommy - seems a lot of people dont like socks
@YehwehPaladin - thank you
@mirancs8 - I don’t normally talk about BPD and cutting. I have had many bad reactions about it before when I mentioned it on my blog. It was so bad that I deleted the post. That was over a year ago
I now figured that it is time to talk. I am tired of keeping silent. People need to learn to understand cutters and people with BPD
Oh Kristen, I am glad you are open about your problem. Sometimes people knowing, and you knowing people know, helps keep things in check. I think the LORD does that for our best.
Socks?? I LOVE them when it is really cold, but if my feet are the least bit warm, OFF they come. I wear sandals well into the fall and winter and only stop when the snow and slush comes. On any warm winter day you will find me sockless and wearing sandals too.
When I get a chance I enjoy watching baseball, and nascar, but I am not a fanatic about that either.
Claim Phil. 4:13 and cling to it for dear life.
Dear Sister Kristen, I hope you never have that type of situation again on your blog, though I’m sure you will unfortunately because of this being the internet. Trust me I’ve been a victim of attack comments which are in no way constructive, supportive, or positive. Frankly those who comment in that way tend to be those who are not in touch with their real selves. Just my opinion.
I’ve decided to speak about it because I think many of the blogs I read sometimes disappoint me, because they are at times to harsh on others and their imperfections. I try to keep in mind each time I comment that I have been given an invitation into someones very personal lives and my comments should reflect just that… comments. Not negative criticism, anger, or using the blog as a sounding board to argue/debate about things that are just very personal to each individual. Like the perfect BPD person I isolate myself from those individuals and kindly ask them to keep that tone off my blog.
BPD is a very personal issue for which many keep to themselves for many years. When someone with BPD opens up it’s not easy for them because the fear that friendships may be lost and the rejection can be to much. You are showing such strength by speaking about it Kristen and I admire you for that. Whenever you feel like talking about it on this blog don’t hold back. Just be frank and ask that individual refrain from those types of comments at the beginning of your post. It’s a sensitive topic and those who do not understand it just never will believe me.
Sorry for rambling. But for some time I went back and forth about opening up about it but then decided that it’s important to inform people of what it is like living with it. God bless you! Christine