My Story Supporting My daughter with BPD caused by a childhood trauma
The Cycle of Guilt and Self-Blame: What’s Really Going On 🔄
by: Sami WardPublished on: 05/09/2025If there’s one emotion that seems to follow my daughter everywhere, it’s guilt. Guilt for saying no. Guilt for struggling. Guilt for not being able to do what others find easy. Even guilt for feeling guilty.
GuiltSelf blameBPDEUPDPTSDCPTSDChaos to calm
Why Overwhelm Feels Like Drowning (and How to Spot It Early) 🌊
by: Sami WardPublished on: 29/08/2025When you hear the word “overwhelm”, it probably makes you think of a busy day at work, a long to-do list, or too many things happening at once. Stressful, yes — but usually manageable. For someone living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Complex PTSD, “overwhelm” is a completely different experience. It doesn’t feel like juggling too many balls. It feels like drowning.
BPDEUPDEmotional DysregulationCPTSDPTSDOverwhelmChaos to CalmFeels like drowning
