My Story Supporting My daughter with BPD caused by a childhood trauma
When You Leave, Everything Falls Apart. And It's Not Your Fault.
by: Sami WardPublished on: 22/06/2026When 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.
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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 They Say “I Don’t Deserve It”: Understanding Self-Blame in Young Adults
by: Sami WardPublished on: 16/02/2026When young adults say they don’t deserve food, care or kindness, it’s often rooted in shame and trauma. A guide for parents navigating self-blame and self-neglect.
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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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