Hi all.. my name is michelle. My username is akaMichael, as I suffer not only from bi polar and ptsd, but w borderline personality disorder also. The few friends I've had and my husband have lovingly named my alter ego Michael, as my flip side is quite the oppisite of my normal loving michelle that I am. I've suffered w these ailments forever it seems, age 11 it all began. I'm still struggling to grasp a life of day to day normalcy.
I am married for the second time and 34 yrs old. I have two step sons my hubby has full primary custody of. Being a step parent is the most challenging thing I've ever faced. And that sayin alot considering all I've been thru, including doing almost 7 yrs straight in prison. My step sons birth mom has chosen to have no contact w them. And I have daily issues dealing w the resentment my oldest stepson harbors for women. My hubby and I just started therapy w the oldest n were trying to mend our marraige s we have been thru seperation, addictions and some abuse as well. My parents r both deseased and I've got 1 sister with whom I've got no contact. She doesn't want me in her kids life due to my mental health status. Fortunately I've got a wonderful friend in my husband. He used to be a cop. And even with all my baggage he super supportive in my recovery. I'm. Very excited to have found this forum.