Hi, how’s it going? My name is Ceara Jensen, a passionate writer who is ecstatic about joining the Out and About Newsletter team.
I want to begin this journey with an honest conversation about one of my diversabilities, so you know that you are not alone in this great big world.
I am 27 years old and live independently in my happy little home near the Vedder River. I love being surrounded by nature. What makes me unique can also create challenges. One of my diversabilities is a rare disorder called SETD5. I also live with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), which, in my case, is a symptom of SETD5. This is not always the case for everyone with SETD5, but it is my reality, and I would like to share my unique perspective on living with BPD.
I’m not going to tell you it has been easy, but I will tell you that the self-discovery journey has been worth it. It has taught me the importance of speaking with love and kindness – especially to myself.
Living with BPD means living a life full of emotions. Is that a good thing? It can be both. It took time to discover what works best for me, and those tools include music, a strong support system, therapy, and of course, writing. I am incredibly grateful to be able to use my passion for writing and share it with you through this newsletter.
If you are someone who feels comfortable sharing your personal story, I would love to be a safe space for you and feature your journey in upcoming Out and About newsletters.
I would like to leave you with some words of wisdom that I have learned from my therapist – words I hope will leave a lasting impression:
“It’s not the things you have, it’s the impression you leave on people.”