I grew up in a turbulent home with a mother that struggled heavily with her mental health. My self-value degraded slowly, and my negative self-critic grew with my anxiety. This evolved in my teens to the point where I self-harmed and did not see any hope for the future. I sought help as a young adult and was eventually diagnosed with evasive & emotionally unstable personality disorder. Learn how I finally accepted my reality and gained a better understanding of myself and how to manage my disorders.