Why did I start this blog?

I love writing and have thought of blogging often over the years. I think the reason I didn’t start a blog before now is because I didn’t think it worth it when all I had to write about was doom and gloom. These days I’m a very positive person and I want my blog to be positive too; I want to inspire hope. I’m in a good place right now—mentally, physically, and emotionally—and that’s something I’m truly proud of. It’s taken years of healing and hard work to get here. I grew up facing serious challenges, including child abuse and the loss of both of my parents before their time.

For a long time, I struggled with PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) which made daily life incredibly difficult. Hospitals became a kind of safe haven for me during those years. I let my mental and physical disabilities keep me from functioning in a healthy, positive way.

Everything began to shift when, at the age of 37, I started DBT—a talk therapy that teaches you the skills to navigate life’s ups and downs. It changed everything. Over the past two years, I’ve committed myself fully to the DBT course, and I’m now on the verge of graduating. DBT, along with a huge amount of effort from both me and my therapist, has helped me build a life worth living. Today, I’m healthier and more grounded. Happy and healthy and loving life!

Why did I decide to start this blog?

Over the last two years my life has changed infinitely for the better. DBT and a lot of hard has got me to a really happy and positive place in my life. My hope is to support people living with disabilities and mental health challenges, and to challenge the stigma—especially around Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), which is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised mental illnesses. While many posts will focus on BPD, I’ll also be writing about other experiences; including chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, and physical disabilities such as immune deficiency, sleep apnoea, and asthma. Beyond health, this blog will be a space for me to share my everyday life: my cat Neville, living in community housing, working with children and selling The Big Issue. I also want to write about my personal journey from a time when I felt unhappy, unmotivated, and struggled with my health, to where I am now—living a healthier and more active life.

What matters to me the most?

So many things are important to me, it’s hard to choose any one thing; Family, friends, my cat Neville, I love swimming, fun runs, riding my ebike, theme parks, snorkelling and spending time with friends and my siblings. One of the most important thing to me is inspiring hope and change in people who are struggling, thus why I am writing this blog.

How has my journey shaped me?

My journey has shaped me in more ways than I can count. Living with BPD, chronic pain, and other health challenges has taught me resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of compassion—for myself and for others. DBT has given me tools to manage emotions and relationships more effectively, but it has also helped me grow into someone who values progress over perfection. The difficult times have deepened my empathy and understanding of what it means to live with invisible struggles, and they’ve inspired me to speak up against stigma. At the same time, my experiences have shown me the joy that can be found in small victories—whether it’s swimming a little further, riding my bike, or simply enjoying a quiet moment with my cat. All of these pieces of my journey continue to shape me into a stronger, kinder, and more hopeful person.

What makes my voice different?

What makes my voice different is that I write from lived experience, not just theory. I know what it’s like to face the stigma of BPD and other mental health challenges, to navigate life with physical disabilities, and to push through the ups and downs whilst finding motivation and hope. My voice is also shaped by honesty—I don’t just want to talk about the struggles, but also the everyday realities of my life, from selling The Big Issue to working with children and sharing stories about my cat Neville. I believe in being open and real, because so often voices like mine aren’t heard or are silenced by stigma. By sharing my journey in all its challenges and triumphs, I hope to offer a perspective that is both relatable and hopeful.

What do I hope readers to take away from my blog?

What I hope readers will take away from this blog is that they are not alone in their struggles. Living with mental illness or disability can often feel isolating, but by sharing my story, I want to show that there is strength in vulnerability and growth is always possible. I hope my words bring comfort, encouragement, and maybe even a sense of community for those who can relate. I also hope to challenge stereotypes and spark greater understanding, especially around BPD, by showing the human side behind the label. Most of all, I want readers to feel inspired to believe in their own capacity for change, joy, and resilience, and most importantly; for hope. Hope is a truly wonderful thing – along my journey I have found hope, and now I wish to share my hope with others who are struggling.

Thank you for reading.

Love, Luna.