I know this without a doubt because I’m willing to know myself, to not hide from my demons, but to learn them, so that I can control them. And sure, sometimes they get away from me, but I’m in charge, and that is a good place to be.

No matter how hard life has been (and trust you me, I’ve had more then my fair share of trouble in my short life) I have never let it keep me down. I’m a 22 year old girl who was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I live each day to the best of my ability, I’m proactive in my well being, knowing my illness, and raising awareness.

I am a Wapsi Girl because no matter what is going on under my skin, I am using everything in my life to help me heal.

Food is healing, dance is healing, dressing up and taking photos is healing, painting and playing and friends are healing.

So for every wound, and for every demon I have plaguing me, I have a way to help me conquer and to heal.

This, as far as I’m concerned, is what makes a Wapsi Girl. The simple knowledge that everything that hurts has a counterpart that heals. And all you need is determination, confidence and creative thinking to help you figure it out.