Hike the Borderline
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Mental health advocates, Cassidy Camp, who has been diagnosed with with borderline personality disorder (BPD), and Mason Remillard, her supportive partner, will hike the Appalachian Trail Southbound from Maine to Georgia beginning Independence Day of 2019 to raise awareness of BPD and inspire others struggling with BPD or other mental health issues to overcome a personal obstacle of their own.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 for our cause. Half of all donations will be donated to to fund research and treatment initiatives. The remainder will go toward funding the six month project for BPD awareness, including promotional materials to reach more people who are struggling with mental illness and maximize our impact on those who need it most. If you feel so inclined, you can also visit our website to discover other ways to show your support. We hope you'll follow us through this journey, and we thank you for your support!
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Hike the Borderline began with the simple idea that all of us, everyone alongside us on this earth, can do great things.
My name is Cassidy Camp, and I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in 2017. I knew that the struggles I faced were extremely difficult and that I needed help, but there's a certain power in naming the problem and having a professional (or several) validate the presence of a very real and tangible issue. There's an even greater power in the realization that the way your brain functions will likely alter the entire course of your life and your ability to do the things others are able to do.
Living with mental illness is challenging in many ways. It has been a long, strenuous road working toward mitigating the struggles I face in my day-to-day life, not just for me, but also for those who love and support me. Over the years, I have undergone therapy and been involved with several support groups, and I have noticed a commonality between myself and the individuals I've met on their road to recovery - mental illness comes with an overwhelming feeling of powerlessness. This powerlessness is a feeling I know all too well, and it can be utterly paralyzing, making it feel impossible to improve, to get better, to move forward in life.
This powerlessness is what we hope to combat with Hike the Borderline. My amazing partner, Mason Remillard, and I have chosen to hike the Appalachian Trail and walk ourselves from Maine to Georgia to show others who may be struggling with their mental health that everyone can do great things, whether that great thing is getting out of bed and showering that day, or conquering a mountain. Mental illness doesn't have to paralyze us, define us, and make our decisions for us. Everyone's battle is different, and everyone has bad days and stumbles, but everyone, all of us, has the power to do great things.
While I know that I have made great strides toward recovery over the past several years, I know I still have many more to make. I know this hike will prove to be an overwhelmingly difficult endeavor at times, but I also truly believe that it will be a hugely healing experience. If I can inspire just one person who is struggling to do something difficult and overcome an obstacle they face, no matter how big or small, it will be worth it.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 for our cause. Half of all donations will be donated to to fund research and treatment initiatives. The remainder will go toward funding the six month project for BPD awareness, including promotional materials to reach more people who are struggling with mental illness and maximize our impact on those who need it most. If you feel so inclined, you can also visit our website to discover other ways to show your support. We hope you'll follow us through this journey, and we thank you for your support!
To follow along with us, subscribe to our blog , follow us on Instagram , and like us on Facebook !
Hike the Borderline began with the simple idea that all of us, everyone alongside us on this earth, can do great things.
My name is Cassidy Camp, and I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in 2017. I knew that the struggles I faced were extremely difficult and that I needed help, but there's a certain power in naming the problem and having a professional (or several) validate the presence of a very real and tangible issue. There's an even greater power in the realization that the way your brain functions will likely alter the entire course of your life and your ability to do the things others are able to do.
Living with mental illness is challenging in many ways. It has been a long, strenuous road working toward mitigating the struggles I face in my day-to-day life, not just for me, but also for those who love and support me. Over the years, I have undergone therapy and been involved with several support groups, and I have noticed a commonality between myself and the individuals I've met on their road to recovery - mental illness comes with an overwhelming feeling of powerlessness. This powerlessness is a feeling I know all too well, and it can be utterly paralyzing, making it feel impossible to improve, to get better, to move forward in life.
This powerlessness is what we hope to combat with Hike the Borderline. My amazing partner, Mason Remillard, and I have chosen to hike the Appalachian Trail and walk ourselves from Maine to Georgia to show others who may be struggling with their mental health that everyone can do great things, whether that great thing is getting out of bed and showering that day, or conquering a mountain. Mental illness doesn't have to paralyze us, define us, and make our decisions for us. Everyone's battle is different, and everyone has bad days and stumbles, but everyone, all of us, has the power to do great things.
While I know that I have made great strides toward recovery over the past several years, I know I still have many more to make. I know this hike will prove to be an overwhelmingly difficult endeavor at times, but I also truly believe that it will be a hugely healing experience. If I can inspire just one person who is struggling to do something difficult and overcome an obstacle they face, no matter how big or small, it will be worth it.
Organizer
Cassidy Camp
Organizer
Millinocket, ME
