My Story Supporting My daughter with BPD caused by a childhood trauma
Are you the lifeboat or the lighthouse?
by: Sami WardPublished on: 05/10/2026The 9pm "it's all your fault" text, and the two ways to answer it. Are you the lifeboat or the lighthouse? For mums of a young adult with BPD, EUPD or emotional dysregulation.
Boundaries aren't walls. They're where you end and he begins.
by: Sami WardPublished on: 07/09/2026Why setting a boundary with your young adult can feel like betrayal, why it isn't, and three gentle boundaries you can try this week. Honest support for exhausted mums.
Big Life Transitions & BPD: Why Change Feels Overwhelming
by: Sami WardPublished on: 26/09/2025For most people, big life changes, like moving out, starting a new relationship, or beginning a new job bring a mix of nerves and excitement. There are worries, yes, but also hope and anticipation. For someone living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), CPTSD, or emotional dysregulation, these same transitions can feel very different. Instead of excitement, there’s often a sense of fear, uncertainty, and pressure that can quickly spiral into overwhelm.
When Your Child Decides to Move Out...
by: Sami WardPublished on: 22/09/2025I knew this day would come eventually, the day my daughter decided to leave home and carve out her own space. It’s what we raise them for, isn’t it? To grow, to find independence, to create a life that’s theirs. But here’s the truth no one tells you: knowing it’s coming doesn’t make it any easier.
