Unpredicted storm…Holding on to an adult child with Borderline Personality

At times we seem so close,
the hugs,
the laughter,
moments of wonder.

Mother of Adult Child with BPD – Tip-Toe Around the ‘Monster’

Having an adult child with Borderline Personality Disorder is a continual challenge for me. I still stumble sometimes after all these years. I like to consider myself a pretty straightforward person. Yet, sometimes I find it quite a challenge to be forthcoming with my daughter, Em.

Smoothing out the Concrete – Family communication and my BPD Daughter

As the mother of a now adult-daughter with Borderline Personality Disorder, as much as our relating can seem to constantly be under construction I am the one charged with the task of smoothing out the concrete between my daughter and other family members.

Mother of an adult child with Borderline Personality Disorder

Every night when I awaken to feed the baby or go to the bathroom or just can’t fall back asleep. I check my phone. I make sure Em has not been trying to reach me, no messages or missed calls and I am relieved. “She is ok tonight”… I worry about my daughter in large part because she has Borderline Personality Disorder and the challenges and struggles continue.

Fragments of Wholeness…reflections on raising a child with bpd

Almost 25 years ago I had my first child, as I held her I met myself. I invite you to meet me and my daughter as we were all those years ago in this glimpse into my journey of loving and raising a daughter with Borderline Personality Disorder.