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She Doesn't Want to Come. But She Doesn't Want to Be Left. And Both of Those Things Break My Heart.

She Doesn't Want to Come. But She Doesn't Want to Be Left. And Both of Those Things Break My Heart.

She Doesn't Want to Come. But She Doesn't Want to Be Left. And Both of Those Things Break My Heart.Sami Ward
Published on: 29/06/2026

She doesn't want to come. But she doesn't want to be left either. This honest post is for every mum grieving the life their child should have had, even while being proud of how far they've come.

Emotional DysregulationKnowledge is Power Being a Mum of Daughter with BPD Real Life & The Bit We Don’t SayFor Mums: Holding It Together
When You Leave, Everything Falls Apart. And It's Not Your Fault.

When You Leave, Everything Falls Apart. And It's Not Your Fault.

When You Leave, Everything Falls Apart. And It's Not Your Fault.Sami Ward
Published on: 22/06/2026

When you leave, does everything fall apart? This honest post explores what fear of abandonment really looks like in young adults with emotional dysregulation and what mums can do when they come home to a hard week.

Being a Mum of Daughter with BPD Psychiatric Units Real Life & The Bit We Don’t SayFor Mums: Holding It Together
Mum Guilt: When You Enjoy Yourself and Your Child Can't Be There

Mum Guilt: When You Enjoy Yourself and Your Child Can't Be There

Mum Guilt: When You Enjoy Yourself and Your Child Can't Be ThereSami Ward
Published on: 15/06/2026

Going to a family wedding while your child couldn't come is its own kind of grief. This honest post is for every mum who's tried to hold joy and heartbreak at the same time and felt guilty for both.

Emotional DysregulationBeing a Mum of Daughter with BPD Real Life & The Bit We Don’t SayFor Mums: Holding It Together
She Makes Friends. Then She Loses Them. And She Doesn't Know Why

She Makes Friends. Then She Loses Them. And She Doesn't Know Why

She Makes Friends. Then She Loses Them. And She Doesn't Know WhySami Ward
Published on: 08/06/2026

If your young adult keeps losing friendships and doesn't know why, you're not alone. This honest post explores why friendship is so hard for young adults with emot

Emotional DysregulationBeing a Mum of Daughter with BPD Real Life & The Bit We Don’t SayFor Mums: Holding It Together
What Monday Night Taught Me About Trying to Fix Pain

What Monday Night Taught Me About Trying to Fix Pain

What Monday Night Taught Me About Trying to Fix PainSami Ward
Published on: 01/06/2026

When your child struggles while you're away and you don't find out until days later, the guilt, the fear, and what it taught one mum about fixing pain.

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When Everyone Else Is Barbecuing and You're Just Trying to Hold It Together | BPD & Emotional Dysregulation

When Everyone Else Is Barbecuing and You're Just Trying to Hold It Together | BPD & Emotional Dysregulation

When Everyone Else Is Barbecuing and You're Just Trying to Hold It Together | BPD & Emotional DysregulationSami Ward
Published on: 25/05/2026

Bank holidays are hard when your child has BPD or emotional dysregulation. You're not alone. A raw, honest read for mums who get it.

Emotional DysregulationBeing a Mum of Daughter with BPD Real Life & The Bit We Don’t SayFor Mums: Holding It Together