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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
Why Emotional Crashes Happen After a Holiday | FND & Emotional Overwhelm

Why Emotional Crashes Happen After a Holiday | FND & Emotional Overwhelm

Why Emotional Crashes Happen After a Holiday | FND & Emotional OverwhelmSami Ward
Published on: 18/05/2026

Why some young adults emotionally crash after a “good” holiday or stressful event. A personal story about FND, nervous system overwhelm, emotional dysregulation, and recovery after stress.

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France, Anxiety & Emotional Dysregulation: Travelling With a Struggling Young Adult

France, Anxiety & Emotional Dysregulation: Travelling With a Struggling Young Adult

France, Anxiety & Emotional Dysregulation: Travelling With a Struggling Young AdultSami Ward
Published on: 11/05/2026

Support for mums navigating travel, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation with young adults — when ev

Emotional DysregulationBeing a Mum of Daughter with BPD For Mums: Holding It Together
Beth Dutton Isn’t “Too Much”

Beth Dutton Isn’t “Too Much”

Beth Dutton Isn’t “Too Much”Sami Ward
Published on: 04/05/2026

What if Beth Dutton isn’t difficult, but emotionally overwhelmed? A powerful look at emotional dysregulation and what’s really going on underneath intense reactions.

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Supporting a Young Adult with Emotional Dysregulation | Chaos to Calm

Supporting a Young Adult with Emotional Dysregulation | Chaos to Calm

Supporting a Young Adult with Emotional Dysregulation | Chaos to CalmSami Ward
Published on: 20/04/2026

Support for mums navigating emotional dysregulation, trauma, and young adult mental health. Real stories, tools, and understanding.

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