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Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Aug 7

I woke up to a $100 Ko-fi donation and it stopped me in my tracks. This kind of support means the world. It tells me that what I’m creating through Unpack my BPD is resonating.

To the person who gave so generously: thank you.

Support here: ko-fi.com/unpackmybpd

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Elisa 🌶️🥔 @spicytater.bsky.social · Aug 5

Standing on my back deck right now. I love summer rain in the mountains. 🌈 #Idaho

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Michele @funnymichele.bsky.social · Aug 5

Summer flowers #acoloraday #pinkmon #eastcoastkin #bloomscrolling #photography

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Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Aug 5

Episode 4 is live!
"Please Don’t Leave Me"
This episode is about the fear of abandonment, emotional spirals, and how hard it is to hold on without falling apart.

open.spotify.com/episode/7uMO...

#BPD #MentalHealth #NeurodivergentVoices #podcast

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Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 29

The latest drop from Unpack My BPD is live now—diving deep into the emotions we rarely say out loud.

✨ Tune in on Spotify.
open.spotify.com/episode/1L0S...

📢 Like, share, follow.

#MentalHealth #Neurodivergent #Podcast #HealingJourney #BPD

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Moody Melon Magazine @moodymelonmagazine.bsky.social · Jul 27

Leap Year isn’t just about love — it’s about control, avoidance, and the slow work of feeling again.

📖 www.moodymelon.com/post/leap-ye...

#MentalHealth #TherapyThoughts #LeapYear #FeelToHeal #MoodyMelon

Leap Year: Are You Chasing Control or Choosing Connection?

In the 2010 film Leap Year, Anna Brady (played by Amy Adams) is a woman with a clear path and a carefully designed life. She’s polished, organized, and driven — the kind of person who thrives on color...

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Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 28

Episode 2 of Unpack My BPD is out now on Spotify.
No fluff—just honest talk about living with BPD.

Listen now + share if it resonates 💛

open.spotify.com/show/0iCVyrM...

#BPD #MentalHealth #Podcast #Spotify #Neurodivergent

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Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 23

Living with BPD & body dysmorphia feels like not recognizing your own reflection. Through art, I’m reclaiming pieces of myself. 🎨💔
Sharing more of my journey + healing on Ko-Fi. 💫 #BPD #BodyDysmorphia #MentalHealthArt #KoFi

Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 21

"Who Am I Today?" dives into identity confusion with BPD and how art helps me anchor in the chaos.
If you’ve ever felt like a stranger to yourself, this one's for you.

💛 Read it here: ko-fi.com/post/Who-Am-...

#BPD #MentalHealth #Confusion #ArtTherapy #Neurodivergent #CanadianArtist #Art

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Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 20

I’m a mental health advocate & artist using creativity to explore life with BPD & CPTSD. Currently working on a book & interactive exhibit.
Follow for raw truth, colourful expression, & community. 💜

#BPD #CPTSD #MentalHealthMatters #ArtistLife #FollowForFollow

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Nose Stuck in a Book Blog @nsiabblog.bsky.social · Jul 20

Happy Sunday #booksky

“You look happier” thanks. I started avoiding reality and reading more

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Moody Melon Magazine @moodymelonmagazine.bsky.social · Jul 19

Your nervous system wasn’t made for inboxes — it was made for trees, wind, and light. Take five minutes outside today and feel the difference. 🌿

📝 Article: www.moodymelon.com/post/your-ne...

#MentalHealth #NatureReset #NervousSystemCare #ForestBathing #GriefAndGrounding

Your Nervous System Misses the Forest: When Was the Last Time You Touched a Tree?

We’ve grown used to cramming every hour of the day with productivity. We get praised for pushing through exhaustion, rewarded for “grinding” — but rarely encouraged to step outside just to breathe. Fo...

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Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 18

Ever feel like your skin doesn’t fit? Like clothes are too much or not enough? That’s me often. BPD makes it loud. But I’m learning to meet myself with compassion.
📖 Read more on my latest blog: Unpack My BPD (link in bio).
#BPD #MentalHealthAwareness #Canadiancreator #MentalHealth

Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 18

I’ve been working on these cute 3x3 art pieces, small in size but full of emotion. All proceeds from my Ko-fi go toward supplies and to a local mental health centre. Every bit of support helps me keep creating.

☕ ko-fi.com/unpackmybpd
#MentalHealth #SupportSmallArtists #CanadianArtist #KoFi

Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 17

My daughter once asked me why I was sad, I didn’t have words, so I painted.

Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 17

Big eyes, purple skin, green hair, and a self-portrait surrounded by the chaos of expression. Every head, a feeling I’ve lived. This is what it looks like when I stop hiding.
#SelfPortrait #MentalHealth #CanadianArtist

Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 15

New blog up: I talk about growing up around narcissism, how it shaped my identity, and how that trauma led to BPD.
I still love someone who shows those same patterns, and that hurts in ways I’m still unlearning.

Read it on Ko-fi:
ko-fi.com/unpackmybpd

#BPD #CPTSD #MentalHealth #Blog #Narcissism

Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 15

Showing my art until someone sees me.
Each piece tells a truth I don’t always have words for.
This is what healing looks like messy, bold, and real.
#MentalHealthArt #ArtHeals #BPD #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 15

WIP exploring narcissistic personality disorder.
A cracked mask, a delicate flower, and a spider-like creature tangled in the hair watching silently. Power, beauty, and manipulation in a haunting mix.

Support: ko-fi.com/unpackmybpd
#WIP #MentalHealthArt #NPD #CanadianArtist #MentalHealthawarenes

Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 14

Finished my latest art on paranoia personality disorder, capturing the chaos and whispers that live inside the mind. Sometimes, it’s all in your head, but it feels so real. #MentalHealthArt #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #CanadianArtist #Artist #painter

Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 14

What are you listening when you're working on something? Here's what I'm listening to.

Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 14

Got to put you first you'll blossom soon 💜

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Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 14

Definitely worth the read 👌

Moody Melon Magazine @moodymelonmagazine.bsky.social · Jul 14

What if resistance in therapy isn’t sabotage, but self-protection? 💭 This article explores how to gently work through what might be getting in the way of your therapy — with insight, grace, and honesty. 🌱

🔗 www.moodymelon.com/post/how-to-...

#MentalHealth #TherapySupport #TraumaHealing #MoodyMelon

How to Gently Work Through What Might Be Getting in the Way of Your Therapy

Therapy is a powerful tool for healing — but healing isn’t always a smooth road. Sometimes, even when we’re deeply committed to feeling better, certain behaviors, thoughts, or patterns can sneak in an...

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Unpack my BPD @unpackmybpd.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thank you! This was a good read.

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thedailyquotes.bsky.social @thedailyquotes.bsky.social · Jul 14

"Embrace positivity with these healing quotes for the soul! 🌟 Let them remind you that even in darkness, light exists. #Healing #PositiveVibes #MentalHealth" buy anything from amazon: tinyurl.com/buyanything0

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