Welcome to the Periphery
What is this?
This site is a project; a diary and archive for ruminations, contemplations, and creations relating to living as a young adult with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Who are you?
Hello, my name is Kamina! I'm 22 years old, AFAB, and graduated college in May 2025. I was diagnosed with BPD on 8/7/25. I'm neurodivergent, and have numerous medical conditions such as Severe Depression, ADHD, PTSD, and psoriasis/dermatillomania, which I've known for a few years at this point and definitely play a role in the whole 'me'.
Why now?
After I was diagnosed, I began treatment. This is a year-long intensive outpatient DBT therapy program. It's gonna be a long year of learning how to properly exist as a human. The Periphery will be a marker of my thoughts and progress.
Name Meaning
Periphery. Outside. Border. Edge. Perimeter. So close, but so far. Almost, but not quite. Just barely within reach. Not separate, but not together. I've always liked the word periphery. Really, it's because I've always viewed myself as being on the periphery of society. I'm not normal. I can't fit in. I'm on the outside.
This is me, shouting from the periphery, to wherever you are. Maybe something will reach the center.