"Meeting myself for the very first time"

[Kathleen Casiano]

Greetings @Kathleen Casiano! You sound awesome, and I'm really glad you are figuring yourself out. I really believe understanding yourself is the most important step you can take in dealing with serious psychological problems (I'm talking about self harm and depression not asperger's, so that's absolutely clear). I"m certain you can use what you have learned in understanding yourself to help others, as I also believe some outside support is crucial to stay out of bad habits and harmful psychological spirals. This forum is that support for a lot of us.

Is that you on the profile picture? I really like the hair. For want of a better description, it looks East Asian. Are you into culture and/or media from that region of the world? I hope you'll stick around and that the evaluation goes well.

Hi, thank you so much! Yeah, it's been quite a journey but I'm just so grateful for being where I'm at today in life. The longer I stay clean and the more changes I make, the more I learn about who I truly am. I never knew that I could possibly begin to love myself! It's such a deep feeling that I'll never get from getting high and now that I've experienced this self-love, there's no going back! Also, now since I have the answer to why I am the way I am, that in itself is so rewarding! I will definitely use this website in every possible way that could help me because let's admit it, everyone needs all the help they can get, lol! Happy New Year and take care!!!

 

[Kathleen Casiano]

Greetings @Kathleen Casiano! You sound awesome, and I'm really glad you are figuring yourself out. I really believe understanding yourself is the most important step you can take in dealing with serious psychological problems (I'm talking about self harm and depression not asperger's, so that's absolutely clear). I"m certain you can use what you have learned in understanding yourself to help others, as I also believe some outside support is crucial to stay out of bad habits and harmful psychological spirals. This forum is that support for a lot of us.

Is that you on the profile picture? I really like the hair. For want of a better description, it looks East Asian. Are you into culture and/or media from that region of the world? I hope you'll stick around and that the evaluation goes well.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Yes, that is me 100% and I'm actually half Cuban and half Puerto Rican. I do love Asian culture, especially everything about Japanese! Believe it or not, I always wanted to become an Anthropologist, but life took me elsewhere!

 

[Kathleen Casiano]

Hello

 

[Kathleen Casiano]

HI!

 

[Chameleon In Recovery]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! To be completely honest with you, I was really nervous about writing that post! I'm so used to putting on that mask all the time, but now that I know for sure that there's nothing wrong with me, I no longer have to hide and be something I'm not. I can finally become the person I was always meant to be and let me tell you what a relief that is to me! I'm looking forward to sharing on a regular basis and hey, hopefully that will lead me to learning even more about myself. Anyway, Happy New Year and stay in touch!

I completely understand what you mean! It’s like being given the key to unlock your soul. Or FINALLY getting the manual in the mail a few decades late lol.
Best of luck. Feel free to msg anytime. Everyone’s super nice - I feel seen here. I hope you do too. X