My Story Supporting My daughter with BPD caused by a childhood trauma
Nobody Told You About Section 3 or Section 117. That's Not an Accident.
by: Sami WardPublished on: 28/09/2026Been told your young adult is being discharged with no support plan? Here's what Section 117 aftercare actually means, who it covers, and why you shouldn't have to fight for it alone.
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Supporting a Young Adult with Emotional Dysregulation | Chaos to Calm
by: Sami WardPublished on: 20/04/2026Support for mums navigating emotional dysregulation, trauma, and young adult mental health. Real stories, tools, and understanding.
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When You Become the Safety Net: Parenting Through Mental Health Crisis in Hospital
by: Sami WardPublished on: 23/02/2026What happens when parents become the safety net in mental health crisis care? A real-life reflection on informal admission, A&E and parental hypervigilance.
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When Inpatient Care Isn’t the Lifeline You Expect
by: Sami WardPublished on: 26/01/2026A parent’s honest look at inpatient mental health care in the UK, what it can and can’t offer, and why community support matters so much. inpatient mental health care UK
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